Chapter 18: The escape
Trica’s POV
After much struggle, Lyra and Ava helped me wear the dress, I lay back on the bed, and Lyra covered me with the duvet
“You can rest here, Lyra whispered and patted my hair. I smiled, showing my gratitude closed my eyes and fell into a deep slumber.
I opened my eyes slowly, and I was surprised to find myself in a strange room. That was when I remembered that I had fallen asleep in Lyra’s room. I heard a peep behind me and saw her sleeping peacefully on the bed. She looked so calm and beautiful. I couldn’t help but smile. My back was not hurting that much anymore. I would say whatever Lyra put on my wound was so effective because Trould handly feel the pain…
The might had already taken over, and everywhere was dark. Everywhere was smally silent, which shows that everyone had gone to bed. This is my golden chance. I took the duvet oft my body and used it to cover Lyra. She was sleeping peacefully with no care in the world
I slipped out of the bed and took a backward planer at the girl. We only knew each other for a day, but it felt like we’d known each other for decades, I feel so wrong for wanting to leave without saving a proper goodbye. And Ava, as well. I can’t see her before leaving: Idon’t know where the maids were sleeping. And what if I got caught in the process? I can’t risk that I need to leave now.
“Take care of yourself. I hope we meet again.” I mumbled under my breath and tiptoed in the door. I opened it slowly, trying my best not to make a sound. A sigh of relief escaped my lips once I was out of the room
Everywhere was dark, and there was no one in the hallway. I wondered how I would walk down the hallway without alerting anyone. Agroanescaped my lip when! remembered I would have to pass the stairs as well. Taking the usual route is not good advice. I may get caught in the process. I turned back to the door and opened it I closed it gently, and fortunately, Lyra seemed to be a deep sleeper. She did not even move from where she was before. My eyes fell on her window, and I smiled. This will be a good thing.
I walked over to the window and pushed it open. The cold hair hit my face, and I immediately lost it. It fell on my shoulder down to my waist. My smile grew wider. I missed letting my hair down. The bright moonlight cast on my beautiful face
I suck in a deep breath with one glance at Lyra. I swung my legs over the windowsill and disappeared into the night. Fortunately, Lyra’s room is on the second floor. so the float is not that high. But there is no way I will jump down from here. I don’t want to break my legs. I might end up bumping my head on something, and this may lead to my death. And, of course, I don’t want that to happen. I must use this life with sense, I can’t risk my life to do what I will later regret. The best I can do now is to find a way to get down from here
I peeped through the window and saw Lyra still sleeping. The night was cold, and I didn’t want her to catch a cold in the morning. The girl had been so lovely to me, and it would not be good if I repaid her with illness.
I helped her to close the door and climbed down the wall. A big smile formed on my face as I landed on the floor. Finally, I’m about to leave this pack Though I don’t know where to go yet, the thought of leaving this pack is a good thing. I made my way to the palace entrance, and I was surprised to see some guards on patrol. There is no way I will pass the palace entrance freely. I will be caught. The best I can do now is to find where the palace backdoor is. I must not get caught. No, never
I turned around swiftly and decided to sneak out of the place.I suddenly hit my foot on a small rock, which caused me to lose my balance. I tell on the floor Immediately, making a lood thud.
“Who is there?” I heard one of the guard’s voices, and I covered my mouth in shock, I quickly sat straight and hid behind a pole. I could hear his tootsteps approaching, and my heart raced instantly. Will I get caught? God. I would be dead meat if I were caught. Such must not happen.
I covered my mouth so as not to make a sound: I wished someone or something would distract the guard. His footsteps grew closer, and I panicked even more. I could hear my heart slamming against my chest vigorously–it was as if it would jump out of my throat. His tall shadow loomed over me, and I covered my mouth
“Jack,” I heard another guard call, and the guards approaching me stopped in their tracks immediately. He was probably the one bearing Jack
“It’s probably a rabbit or cat. Don’t stress yourself.” The second guard said, and fortunately, Jack tumed his heels and left
I could hear their footsteps fading away, and a sigh of relief escaped my lips. Thank Clod. The moon goddess is protecting me, after all, I’m very grateful to her. I me to my feet and made my way to the backdoor. Fortunately, there was no guard at the backdoor, so that’s a relief. I walked out of the palace with no care in the world
I glanced at the thick wood in front of me. Finally, I’m out of this evil palace. A big smile formed on my lips instantly. I’m finally free. I almost scream out loud. I am more than happy right now. Everything is finally ending. There is no need for me to be scared of dying in the Alpha’s hand or anyone else. I am finally free.
I made my way to the woods. The sound of the bird’s chirping could be heard. Aside from that, the place was unusually silent. And the night was cold. I wish I had a blanket with me right now because I will not stop shivering no matter what.
I wish I could find a deeplace right now to warm myself. The mistake I made was not packing some of Lyra’s clothes to keep myself warm. It would have been better if I could shift into my wolf form, but i have no wolf. I don’t know why I was created this way. I did not have a wolt, nor did i have any strength. I was bom to suffer In this world because I don’t know the reason why the mood goddess would do this to me.
I continue to walk further into the woods with my two hands on my shoulder, trying to keep myself warm.
