Chapter 471: A Loyal Knight’s Intervention
"Oh, my God! Sir McQuinn, please don’t report me! Just hear me out first!" Anna cried, fearing that the knight might alert the others about her escape.
"Calm down! I won’t do that! Trust me, I’m on your side, Lady Raychard," he replied, raising both hands to assure her of her safety.
"You—you are?" Anna asked, doubt creeping into her voice. "You don’t think I’ve betrayed Kyren?"
Although the Knights of Gerhard treated her well and respected her, their loyalty to the monarch and the grand duke remained steadfast. The accusation of her infidelity had even originated from Kyren, their lord; thus, it would be unbelievable for them to support her.
"My lady, I’ve known you since His Highness introduced you back at the camp. We’ve faced many challenges together. Regardless of the accusations, I know you’re not someone who would do that. My conscience tells me you are innocent," said the knight.
Anna let out a sigh of relief, thankful that he still placed his trust in her. Damon, however, was astonished to discover her in such a remote location, far from her chamber.
"What are you doing here? No... I mean, how did you get here? Aren’t you locked in your chamber? When did you get out?" Damon couldn’t help but ask, genuinely surprised by the encounter.
"I escaped!" Anna explained.
"You did what??" Damon’s eyes widened as he turned to the figure next to the princess, still frozen in shock.
"Who is this?" he inquired before Anna could answer.
From her attire, he could tell it was a woman, but her cloak and hood obscured her identity.