The knights were on Cedric's tail, and his plan was to lead them on. Let them focus on him while Abrielle snuck out. In Evelyn's and Giselle's hands, he was sure they would make it out successfully.
"How are we going to cross the gates?" Elias asked, he took a fast glance behind to see the soldiers hot on their tails.
"We won't be needing the gates to escape. Just lead them on long enough, then we split, disappearing into the dark corners. Individually, it should not be hard to escape; besides, there is a tunnel network underneath the city." Cedric didn't say much but they understood.
That night, Vitalis was filled with tension, the streets crowded with knights, and the Rumours spread faster than wildfire. The first prince killed the king.
On the other side of the capital, within the forest, a small group comprising four ladies and one cat sneakily made their way through the thick forest of the inner island.
