Chapter 140: Escape From The Palace
Night fell, casting a serene atmosphere over the palace.
Following a delightful dinner with the royal family, Anna gracefully returned to her chamber. The day had been an exhilarating success for her as she had orchestrated the release of her dear friend, Meredith, from captivity.
Accompanying her, Kyren, though reluctant to depart, eventually yielded to the servants’ insistence, who conveyed the king’s message for him to return to his own chamber.
As if concerned for Anna’s safety and peace, King Kyden took additional precautions by placing guards outside the princess’s room, ensuring her undisturbed rest. Kyren, in turn, let out a sigh, his face reflecting his dissatisfaction with the arrangement.
With a sullen expression, he made his way to his chamber, situated on the opposite end of the corridor from Anna’s. Inside his place, frustration welled up within the grand duke as he silently cursed his brother’s orders.
How could he possibly find solace in sleep tonight without the comforting presence of Anna’s supple body, which felt akin to a soft pillow against his own?
The yearning in his heart only intensified, leaving him restless and longing for the tranquillity that only her presence could bring.
This was too cruel!
Despite Kyren’s best efforts to bargain with the determined king and queen, attempting to assure them that he would conduct himself appropriately and refrain from misbehaviour, the couple remained resolute. No one, not even Anna, came to his defence, leaving him feeling disheartened and unsupported.
The grand duke collapsed onto the luxurious, expansive bed, hoping its comfort would alleviate his heavy stress. Yet, no matter how soft the sheet, it couldn’t ease the ache within his soul, knowing that his Anna was merely a few rooms away.
In an attempt to find solace, he called upon the servants to prepare a warm bath in the washroom. He immersed himself in the soothing waters, hoping it would bring him some measure of relief. However, the emptiness persisted, and the night stretched out before him, seemingly endless and lonely without Anna by his side.