Chapter 4

I convinced Edward to write a letter severing my ties with Henry for me.

I told them, "People in Aurelia are sharp. Just in case someone actually looks into it and trouble comes up, we'll have something to cover ourselves."

They didn't suspect anything.

The night before they left, I didn't sleep a wink. I helped pack up their things for them.

When the royal guards showed up, I took the hairpin from my hair and handed it to Edward. "Edward, this is something you've kept since you were little. I think it belonged to your mother, so I'm giving…