Chapter 1111

---- 100. ISABELLA Y NYX NYX "Ahhh!" A scream jolted me awake, stretching my back as I sat in a dark corner. Truth be told, it was about time I left my hiding spot. "What's going on, Mora? Ssshh... lower your voice... the prince is in a foul mood today," I heard two maids entering the storage room. "Looks like there are rats, I found some fruit stems," one of them said. I twisted my mouth. Obviously, the sneaky rat was me.

Worst part was, they rushed off saying they'd go get some guards It was time to get out. "Damn it," I muttered, finding the exit door locked. I looked around. It was a basement, so no windows during my quick scan. Then I hurried to a fireplace in one corner. I peeked through the hole, looking up. It led to another room or maybe outside. "Come check, and don't let a single one get away!" Footsteps approached, followed by commotion.

I immediately scanned my surroundings. No one. Just a beautifully decorated antechamber. It looked like it belonged to awoman's quarters. Alert, brushing off some soot, I stepped into the room. It was exquisite. Every piece of furniture, every divan, chosen with care. The books on the shelf didn't have a speck of dust. T began to lower my guard. I reached a closed oak door. 'There was powerful magic sealing it, but when my fingers touched the runes carved into the wood...

the door slowly opened! I stepped back, raising my hands, ready to defend myself, explain... whatever I'd be allowed to do.