Chapter 16

The entire place was similar to the night I came. There was no sign of anyone around.

The entire place was eerie, silent as a graveyard.

My eyes darted around as I tried to check if there was anyone around. And when I didn’t see, I hastened toward the gate, intent on leaving here.

There is no way I can stay here when the road to my freedom is near.

Just out of reflex, I turned to look at the window, which now has a light on it, like the last night I came to this place.

A gasp escaped my mouth when I saw the vampire standing at the window, looking down at me.

Gods.

Has he been there all along?

How possible is that?

The room was empty when I took off, how could he have been there without my knowing?

I thought he will come after me, but he didn’t. He just stood there, with his hands on his back, and he watched me.

Go to hell!

I said in my mind before I dashed toward the gate, and out of the palace, for good.