"It will be best if I make a move out from here. I am getting more tired and can't continue staying. The king might come in search of me, and when he does, my entire life will be in trouble. I have to find a way out of the country to avoid Xavier getting to know me," I said to Norah and Rebecca.

"Is this how much you hate the king? I thought he was nice to you. Why not stay? He might not even know your whereabouts if you stay here with me," Norah answered carefully.

"You won't understand, Norah. The king has maltreated me a lot. He dealt...