Chapter 21 Horseback riding 1 (2/2)

”Hmm, okay.” I nodded.

I was startled when Leon held my cheek. I looked at him with surprised eyes. His eyes was looking at me with worry.

”Does it still hurt?” Leon asked. Then I remembered the incident yesterday with James. He must be asking about my swollen cheek after James slapped me.

”The swelling has subsided. It only left a mark but it will fade after some time.” I replied.

”Hmm that's good.” Leon said. Then I saw anger flashed in his eyes for a second but it went away fast. ”I will take my leave now to prepare the horses. Enjoy your breakfast Alicia.”

”Okay.” I replied and smiled to him. I stared at his retreating back.

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At the stables a maid is seen peeking inside. When she saw the stable boy go out and no one was inside she creeped in.

She made her way to a white horse. After looking around again and saw no one, she got near the white horse. She pulled something from inside her pocket and placed it on one of the horses hoof.

After that she hastily ran outside the stables.

The maid ran towards the second princess' courtyard.

Princess Elizabeth was seen in a garden gazebo having tea.

”Second princess.” The maid was panting and bowed down in front of the princess.

”Have you done what I told you to do?” Elizabeth asked.

”Y-yes princess.” The maid was shaking in fear with her head still bowed down.

”Good.” Elizabeth smiled wickedly and took a sip of her tea. ”I'm not gonna let you walk away so easily Alicia. After getting my William's attention. I will make sure William wouldn't want to see you again.”