Princess Salome became annoyed when she heard the news. She wanted to confront Hezron but I stopped her. I wanted to get out anyway. He wanted privacy, with me here, he wouldn't have enough.
A meeting was held and the day's work was done. I didn't meet Vanessa for that two days. Lady Siera and Lady Naomi wished me good luck before I went.
He sent with me only three guards and Launch was excluded. He even wanted Dorcas away, but she pleaded to go with me. Mabel and Samanta were not allowed to follow me. I smiled and bid farewell to everyone that cared genuinely about me. The carriage left the palace. He wasn't even there when I left the palace.
Moving through the streets, I could hear some criticism of some people. It was all his fault but I don't blame him. I didn't look outside, I had a story book in my hand. I pretended not to hear the evil words of the people. How they called me 'devil, demon, murderer and others'. I couldn't wait to leave this position and go back. I couldn't wait to be with my family. No matter what, I wouldn't let him destroy them.
Four hours of journey before we crossed the borders. The serene was very beautiful so I looked outside. We went another two hours before the carriage suddenly made a quick halt.
"What happened?" I asked.
"We've been ambushed your majesty." I heard a guard say. Ambushed? Instead of being afraid, I smiled. This was his plan after all. He really wouldn't give up until he kills me.
I heard the sound of sword clashing. The door suddenly opened.
" Take her majesty away. The two guards betrayed us." The coach man said.
"Come your majesty. " Dorcas said and held my hands.
We rushed out and ran away. Some of the people saw us and ran after us. The man and the one guard were already killed. The ambush men followed behind. I removed my heels so I could ran faster.
"This isn't helping. I need to divert them."Dorcas said.
"No way. I can't let you leave me." I said holding her hands tightly. We were hiding behind a tree.
"No matter what, you must survive and prove your innocence." Dorcas said.
" I don't want to do anything. I need you." I said. I had tears in my eyes.
"Don't waste your tears for a slave. I will be alright." She said. She also had tears in her eyes.
"You're not a slave, don't ever say that. You're more like my mother. I won't be able to go on without you." I said. My tears escaped from my eyes.
"We don't have much time. Leave now." Dorcas said.
"No, I won't let you leave." I said, more tears escaped my eyes.
"Listen to me, no matter what, promise me you will survive." Dorcas said wiping my tears.
"No way-"
"Please promise me." She pleaded. I couldn't refuse that pleading eyes of hers.
"I promise. I will survive no matter what. You also must promise me we will see each other again, no matter what happens."
"I promise. Just protect yourself well." She also promised. I smiled with my tears escaping from my eyes. She wiped them again.
"No matter what, SURVIVE !" She said with tears in her eyes. I hugged her for the last time before she rushed out. I hid behind the tree quietly.
"Here they go!" I heard one exclaimed. They all ran after her.
'Please survive Dorcas. I promise, I will als survive and let all those who were part of this pay tenfold of what they made us go through. That I promise you.' I thought with an evil smirk and determination.
I took the other path. It was the middle of winter so the weather was cold. The floor was also was full of know. I wore no shoes, I felt the coldness due to walking bare feet on the snow. I walked for almost two hours without stop. My feet felt numb due to coldness and tiredness. I didn't even know where I was , just walking through the forest.
Just when I decided to rest, I heard their voices.
"There she is!" I recognized this voice. They've already found me. What has happened to Dorcas. I hoped she was alright. I ran as they followed behind. My feet felt numb but I was ready to give up. I ran as fast as my feet could take me. I kept dodging branches from tree.
I accidentally slipped and fell. When I rose my head, I was already surrounded. Ten men were surrounding me.
"Well,well,well, we finally got you." One of them said.
"She made us suffer so much." Another said
"That suffering will be over after we kill her." The third person said.
"What are we waiting for?"Asked the fourth person."Let's kill her and collect the rest of the money."
"Before we kill her, she might want to know who sent us. Might as well let her know. It was his majesty, Hezron Abiud Eliakim, your husband. He never once wanted you. The person he loves is Vanessa." The first one said. I looked at them. I wasn't astonished at all.
"You don't look surprised. Maybe you already knew."
"Before we kill her, shouldn't we have fun with her first? She's very beautiful." The third person said.
"She's going to due anyway. Having fun with her wouldn't hurt." The fifth person said.
I was already held tightly by two of his men. Have fun with me, I couldn't believe my ears. This shouldn't happen. I struggled to free myself but they were stronger than me. The leader, holding a knife came close to me.He came towards me and tore my top dress.
"No, don't do that." I tried harder.
"Slap. Stay calm!" He slapped me hard. I felt sounds in my ear. This annoyed me so much. Since he was busy, I forcibly release my right hand, removed my hairpin and pinned him at the neck.
"Fuck!" He exclaimed in pain. Due to this, he pierced the knife in my tummy.
"Ah!" I moaned in pain. The two guys beside me gave me two heavy slaps each.
"Let's kill her. KILL HER!" Ordered the leader.
(ROAR). A ROAR was heard. Since it was getting dark, the far side was dark. Only the eyes of two animals were seen.
'ROAR!' Another was heard.
They were too focus on the animals and the sound. I took that opportunity to leave quietly. The stab in my tummy was painful. I held my left side of my tummy while escaping.
"She's getting away!" Yelled a fellow.
Before they could follow, the two black wolves rushed towards them. They charged at them. Ten men against two wolves. I didn't wait to watch. I ran away with my bleeding stomach. The black wolves killed give of them before they were killed.
"Let's get her. She must die or we will." The second in command said. The leader died in the battle as well.
They ran towards where I took. Meanwhile, I hid behind a tree. I tore a piece of my cloth and covered the place where I was wounded. Still, my blood kept pouring out. The pain was too much. Was she alright? No matter what, I will let them pay. It was already dark. It was snowing. The weather became colder than the morning. I was freezing, but I was determined to survive.