Chapter 14. A nearly failed escape plan
AT THE SAME TIME
MEI SHEN’S POINT OF VIEW:
I sat by the window, watching the courtyard below in silence. The morning sun cast soft gold across the floor, lighting everything gently, too gently for the way my chest felt tight and twisted inside. I watched as a servant led my horse away. My horse.
The only connection I had left to the outside. To freedom. They didn’t even tie it loosely. No, they were taking it away completely. Probably locked in the stables behind guards I hadn’t seen yet. It wasn’t just a precaution. It was a message. You’re not going anywhere.
Behind me, I could feel Lianwei’s gaze. Quiet. Steady. He didn’t need to say anything. He was always watching now, always standing nearby, like I would dissolve into the wind if he looked away too long. I pressed my forehead to the cold glass.
"God." I murmured. "A little help would be great."
Nothing. I sighed.
"Zeyrith. Come on. Give me something, anything. I need out."I said.
Still no answer. A flicker of unease curled through my chest. That wasn’t normal. He always answered. Even if it was to mock me.
"System." I called silently.
"System online. Status: interference detected. Access to plot pathways temporarily limited. Assistance unavailable."System said.
"What?" I whispered.