Chapter 6. Escape from the Castle

Astrid

I held the cape tightly, covering my small figure to avoid being seen and taken back to the castle. My knuckles had turned white due to the intensity of my grip on the cap.

After I had moved far away enough and was sure the servants wouldn't recognize me, I loosened my grip on the cape and brought down the hood covering my head. I breathed in a sigh of relief, seeing I had successfully escaped.

Even the I knew it was unlikely for me to be seen and brought back, I looked around nervously, trying to catch the gaze of anyone staring at me, but it was like I didn’t even exist. Everyone went about their daily business.

The atmosphere outside the pack was friendly and welcoming, contradicting the gloomy atmosphere of the castle. I didn't know much about anything or everything, but I was sure a castle was meant to be lively and warm, just like I had read about it in my books.

"Watch where you are going, fella!" A loud voice shouted behind me, s