Chapter 7. Cobblestone

“I’m deeply sorry about what happened at the wedding party. That Valtorian knight had no right to speak to you the way he did.” I spoke with traces of sympathy in my voice. I and Sir Steven sat in a royal coach, heading to the edge of the forest where I would be sent into for the next three days—the forest of the damned.

Our coach was surrounded by a few others that were there to not only prevent me from escaping but also wait in front of the forest’s entrance for three days to see if I would come out alive. The Dark Knight and his father had returned to their kingdom, but a few of their soldiers remained to make sure my execution went as planned.

“It’s completely fine, princess Celene. I’m sure what happened yesterday at the wedding party was to the goddess’s liking. My only hope is that you make it out of the forest alive for the sake of all of Andreia. Many other kings want our kingdom; they only wait for the demise of the entire royal family,” Sir Steven replied. He