Arrest Me

He sighed as he nodded, agreeing to her plan. To make sure no further suspicion was put on her, Sierra changed back into the clothing she was last seen wearing. Though it was a little tattered, it was still in one piece. 

"I'll get you a new one, a much better one when all of this is over," Alistair said as she changed. 

"I'd like that," Sierra replied. 

With that, the couple said their final goodbyes. Alistair pressed the hidden switch that opened the door to the secret passageway. 

He also called for his shadow guards, instructing them to protect and help Sierra remain hidden from prying eyes until she made it out of the King's Quarters. 

"I'll see you soon," Alistair said with a heavy heart. 

Sierra nodded, "See you."

As soon as the door to the secret passageway slid close, Sierra let out a shaky breath of air. From this moment forth, she was on her own. 

"I can do this," she muttered to herself.