Chapter 11 ( out of the castle )

Natalia's POV

" are you sure you can help," he asked me and I was quiet for a while because it only occurred to me that I was doing this even if I had no idea what to do

" I will do my best, " I said

" can you help them or not " this time his voice was louder and I felt a little chilly

" yes, yes I can, " I said having full confidence in myself

" good " he replied while walking towards his closest " go and get change, I will meet you in 10 minutes " I looked at my dress wondering why I should get change

" why? I am quite comfortable with this " I replied and he looked shocked

" what?"

" What is wrong with my dress," I asked

" Natalia " he took a dip breath " you are in your nightdress," he said and I was fully aware of it

" I know " he raised an eyebrow in disapproval " what? You know, I will love it if I can borrow your clothes"

" Pardon" he looked even more shocked like I just said something inappropriate

" Did I say something wrong?" I asked " I get uncomfortable with my dress that is why I was wondering if I could borrow" I couldn't finish my sentence, I was caught off by the way he was looking at me " you know what, I should just shut up and go get dressed "

" yes you should" he replied and with that, I left for my room

It was just me in the room, Ella already went to bed which was a good thing, I finally manage to get into my dress and was packing my hair up when I heard a knock on the door, and no one had to tell me that it was Rowan, I went to open the door and there he was standing in front of me looking as handsome as ever " hi " was all I could say

" Are you ready?" He asked and I nodded " Good, let's go " he lead the way, I followed Rowan even if I had no idea where we were going. He lead me out of the main Castle, we walked through a long hallway and went down the stairs and the next thing I knew we were standing in front of a door" here we are " Rowan said and banged on it several times. I heard an angry voice from inside

" yes, yes, yes " immediately the door opened revealing a boy around my age with dark hair and Brown eyes and he was shocked to see us " your Highness?"

" Hey, Eric, I need you," Rowan said the guy whose name is looked at me with an eyebrow raised and asked

" it's past midnight, what is it that can't wait "

" We are breaking out of the castle and you are coming" Eric was taken aback by Rowan's words, he looked around to be sure no one was watching

" come in," he said, the moment I stepped into the apartment, I was taken by the warmth of the room, it was small and comfy and candles were at every corner of the room

" it's past midnight and you are fully awake," Rowan said looking around the room

" don't you change the topic, first of all, I want to know why you are with lady Natalia at midnight, secondly why do you want to break out of the castle and lastly why do I have it go with you, do you how much trouble I will be in " Eric throw his question at Rowan

" ok, Eric I will start from the second one, we need to break out of the castle so we can speak to the people only then can we know how to help them and lady Natalia here can help them which brings me to the last one, Eric, you are my servant and as my servant, you will have no choice but to do as I say, " Rowan said with authority and before I knew it Eric pulled Rowan to a corner and they began whispering something to each other and I stood quietly watching them, after a long talk it ended with Eric looking at me and he gave a satisfied smile

" fine," he said and walked into a room and coming out with a bag " am ready "

" Good, Colin is waiting outside" Rowan and while I was trying to remember who Colin was because his name was familiar, Eric saved me the streets

" General Colin " he sounded excited

" Yes, and he is waiting with the horses at the back gate " Rowan replied. We set out on our mission to leave the castle, Rowan lead the way, Eric was behind me while I walked in between. I had no idea where we were going but I knew that at the end we will be at the back gate, we took several turns and hid severally from the guard, we walked quickly but gently, we didn't want to get caught if we did I don't know how to explain my self

We got to the back gate only to find the guards on the ground and a young man dressed as a knight with three horses behind him " Your Highness, my lady " he greeted the both of us, but if I say I didn't feel uncomfortable whenever I get that formal greeting then I was lying

" oh Colin enough with the formalities" Rowan Said and I was glad that it wasn't just me

" Forgive me," He said. It was dark, really dark so I couldn't see Colin's face clearly but from the pictures and stories I have seen about him, he had dark hair and blue eyes, and in the stories, it was said that he was in love with Lady Amilia but was killed after prince Rowan with missing

" so what is the plan?" Colin asked

" Get to the village and Natalia will try talking to the victims family for clues " Rowan explained and Colin looked at me

" is she a doctor now," he said with currently in his tone

" No questions asked, " Rowan said

" ok " he replied and walked towards one of the horses and asked, " Hey Eric, you packed any food?"

" yes " Eric replied and he smiled. Colin got on one horse, Eric got on the other, and the last one was next to Rowan and I wondered where was mine

" come " I suddenly heard him say and I looked around, to be sure he was talking to me

" Me?" I asked

" No my grandmother," he said sarcastically " yes you " I frowned at his reply and walked closer to him, as I got close I realised how big the horse was and that was what scared me " get on," he said and that was when the realisation hit me, we were both about to ride one horse

" wait, what? you mean the two of us on this " I was shocked

" Natalia I know very well you can't ride a horse and as long as you are leaving the castle you are my responsibility so I can't let you get injured, so get on the horse " I felt a little embarrassed and drop my head

" I don't know how, " I said and I didn't care to look at his face to know the look he gave me and I was taken off guard when he lift me like a piece of paper and put on the horse, with my eyes still wide open I cross my left leg to the other side so I will balance and was taken by warmth when he climbed as well, with his arm trading me he took the rope and said

" let go " and we took off. Please, girls, don't blame me if I say that I like the feeling I was having, it was strange but I liked it, I couldn't explain it, it was not the feeling I get with Jonathan, this was the worst, somehow I could feel his breath on my neck and it was ticklish and for no reason, my stomach was excited and my face was hot and I wanted to just have his warmth for as long possible, but still the fact that I liked it I was being like this made me worried, I was here for a mission and I have not even started I was already developing feelings. Natalia focus on what bought you here