After breakfast Kayla and Prince Henry retreated back to their room.Henry slammed the door shut and looked up facing Kayla who was already nervous.
"nobody must know we haven't consummated the marriage yet, is that clear?". he said staring at her with fury in his eyes.
"yes my Prince but I have a condition". she replied.
"and what is that". he frowned.
"I want to go out of the palace gates". she replied holding her breaths. she knew well enough that females weren't allowed to leave the palace but she had to at least try.
"fine by noon meet me in the garden". he said and headed to his study.
Kayla was quite surprised he agreed so easily, so she just has to look for the precious jewel before anyone would acquire it's power.
In the evening, Kayla was ready to go and gave her personal maid some instructions.
"mingle with the others and give me all updates". she ordered and left. she walked through the lonely halls of the palace and soon arrived at the garden. Prince Henry sighted for her to come forward and she did:
"here get on before anyone sees". he said hurriedly. Kayla placed a leg on the saddle and skillfully sat on the horse which made Henry suprised. He heard lots of stories that the princess of the neighboring kingdom was rude and spoilt and never engaged in physical and combat activities.
Henry got on the horse as he held her hand firmly, so she wouldn't fall.
They rode out the palace gates and down the streets of the commoners. Everyone stared at the couple sweetly and admired them while some were filled with envy.
"so where do you want to go?". he asked still focusing on the road.
"anywhere". she replied. she didn't even know about the kingdom she was in, all she knew was that she was on a mission.
"anywhere, if you didn't have anywhere to go why give an insignificant condition". he said slightly raising his tone.
"you see I'm new here and don't know anything about this place". she replied.
"anyway we will stop at the lake before going back to the palace". he said as he rode faster, the horse galloped down the road till it stopped by the lake. Henry got down and helped Kayla down as both of them sat on the grass. Kayla watched the view in front of her.
"father never let me out but now I'm free". she thought and let out a sigh.
Henry watched her every move, she looked as free as a dove and innocent like a little baby but when he started into those blue eyes of hers, he sees quench for power and revenge and he couldn't stop himself to ask.
"tell me about yourself". Henry asked as Kayla turned her head towards him staring into eyes and so did he.