Chapter 8: Castle’s Arrival
Ava’s body froze. How had she not been informed about this? Why would a punishment involve only the king and... her sister? Why? Why did her sister want to take everything from her?
Now, one thing Ava did not realize was that she was actually getting jealous because of a Punishment—not to mention the fact they would be staying alone together.
Her mind raced as her mouth opened and closed in shock. She exhaled and inhaled loudly, struggling to stay composed.
Just as she opened her mouth to speak, the carriage slowed to a stop. Ariana looked out the window, eyes widening. She had never seen anything like this before. Other carriages were lined up, and as it began to move forward slowly, it felt like they were being inspected. Her gaze drifted to the carriage next to hers. Her body stiffened as a bald man in a suit inside turned to look at her.
Why is he so scary? she wondered, as her hands moved to her chest, trying to calm the sudden jolt of her heart. But she could not blame him—she was the one who had looked inside.
’What were you expecting? For him to smile at you?’ her inner thoughts screamed at her. But why was her body feeling different? It was like she was experiencing some unknown feeling. Is this because she’s in a new environment? she wondered.
She shifted her gaze.
After several slow moments, her eyes finally met the royal fence. It was long. She looked up, her mouth falling open in shock. The castle was enormous, breathtaking—nothing like she had ever seen. It was so large, she thought she’d look like an ant if she stood beside it.
Ava, who had been watching Ariana all this while, finally spoke, her voice filled with venom.