Elsa's pov;
Before heading to the village, Pierre and I had an idea. His role to distract Lucian while I to be with Hazel.
"Our main aim is to get their attention and trust if possible, maybe that way we can know Lucian's plot on getting the King's inheritance, " Pierre said as he walked back and forth in the chamber.
I was busy combing my blonde hair while listening to him.
"So I'll cooperate with Lucian to make him think I'm just there for business, " He added.
I had a smirk tracing my lips, I placed my brush on the table then stood from my seat.
I gripped the sides of my gown then walked towards him.
"I have a better Idea_how about I take her to the village and lose her, she's not familiar with the village, and this will stress the hell out of Lucian, " I suggested.
"That's a good idea but he will easily find her, unless you hide her, " He state.
"Fine, I'll think of something better then the plan shall work out... But I need you to trust me, no guards following us around, I want us to be seen as normal people not to be seen as royals, " I told him.
"What if something happens to the both of you, I don't want to be responsible, " He said then turned away from me.
I held his arm, and stared into those blue green eyes. "We will be fine, you just do your part Pierre, " I told him.
He just sighed then held both of my hands. "Fine but make sure not to collide with us in the village, I don't want to answer any questions, " He instructed.
I just smiled, then gave him a peck on his lips. He let go of my arms, took his coat and walked out of the room.
***
"Why are we suddenly changing routes Elsa? " Hazel asked as we hurriedly walked towards our carriage.
"Nothing it's just that I figured it's late, and we should head back into the kingdom, " I state. I had given it a second thought about losing her, but I knew I was playing with fire.
So the only option for me was to take her back into the palace before they see us because it would be all a waste, and I wouldn't get a chance to hide her.
"Then at least let us buy some fruits before we leave, " Hazel suggested.
"No Hazel I told you we have a curfew, and it's best if we leave now and in fact there are plenty of fruits in the palace, " I state.
She didn't argue no more but just walked with me towards our ride.
Unfortunately, Hazel bumped into someone making his things to fall on the ground. Due to her kind gesture, she helped him to collect, while apologizing a thousand times.
"Hazel please get up we need to move now!" I exclaimed and got even more nervous as Lucian and Pierre got close.
I knew I had to do something. I took off my shawl and covered her face with it to cover her scent, hoping that it works.
"What are you doing? " She asked getting annoyed, but I didn't care, I pulled her up and we ran to our carriage. Phew! That was close.