A Prince's Love

Chapter 50

I let out a quiet breath of relief, knowing that Anita would leave me alone if the ward was watching us. The ward points at me, causing me to gesture to myself in confusion.

"Come with me." she mutters, taking keys out of her pocket to unlock the cell gate.

A little joy fills my heart. "Am I being released?"

She glances up at me with an annoyed look on her face. "That was a stupid question. No, you're not being released. Have you forgotten you've been sentenced here for life?"

The joy fades away and the hopeful smile disappears from my face. I was so filled with sadness ever since I got here that I forgot I was damned here for life. Hearing someone say it just made it seem more real. 

The ward opens the gate enough for me to slip out and she stares down Anita and Gina, as if threatening them to stay put. Once I'm out, she closes and locks the gate again. She grabs my hands and throws the handcuffs on my wrists, keeping my arms cuffed in front of me. Harshly, she grabs my arm and drags me along with her.

I sadly sigh, my head dropping in disappointment. "Where are we going?"

Kate groans as she drags me through a dark, narrow hall. "For some reason, you have a visitor. Although I don't know why, you're so annoying."

I perk up, suddenly interested in this little walk. "Really? B-but I thought I was banned from having visitors?"

"The King made a special exception for this one." 

We finally stop in front of a dark grey door. I couldn't help but feel a little hope in me. What if it was Danny coming to see me? What if he was coming to rescue me?

"Who is it?" I question as she puts her hand on the knob.

"See for yourself." 

Kate opens the door and excitedly, I peek my head in, hoping to see a loved one but my face quickly freezes when I see the person sitting at the table. 

"What are you doing here?" I spit at her, not taking a step into the room.

She shoots me a sweet smile and flips her hair off her shoulder. "I wanted to check on you."

I scoff. "Well I don't need you to check on me, Afia. Leave." 

Honestly, I wouldn't have even been as surprised if I saw Nana sitting at the table instead. Afia of all people? Why is she acting like she cares about me? 

"But I came all this way to speak to you." she responds with a fake look of sadness on her face.

"Kate, I don't want to see her. Take me back to my cell please." I beg, looking up at Kate for help. 

She shakes her head. "Ms. Nelson requested to see you."

"Well I'm requesting to not see her." I fight back, turning around to leave, but Afia cuts in.

"The King wouldn't be too happy to hear that you refused to speak with his daughter-in-law."

My jaw clenches in frustration as I stop in my spot. I didn't want to admit how scared I was of the King; if he could throw me in jail for life, imagine what else he could do.  Of course she was happy to gloat about her relationship with Danny. I bet they are doing just fine knowing that I'm stuck in this hell. 

Reluctantly, I turn back around and walk into the small room. Kate guides me to the seat across from Afia and sits me down. After, Kate stands behind us, waiting for one of us to speak.

"Excuse me, ma'am?" Afia speaks to Kate with a polite tone. Oh please.

 "Yes, Ms. Nelson?" 

"I know you want to protect me from this criminal and I appreciate it, but I would like to speak to her privately."