I cross off the last date in my calendar and rolled my eyes. I have been in the castle for a whole year now. Im tired of it. This damsel in distress act is not doing it for me.

I mean sure, I have a place to live. I have food and entertainment. I have no company but the dragon outside though. Shes cool though.

I have waited patiently for someone to come and “save me.” Not a single Prince Char...

“You dont want to do that” I tell him without breaking eye contact

“Oh I think I do.” He raises his knife

Inside, Im freaking out, but I cant let him know that. Fear will give me away.

“I know all about people like you.” I begin. “You waltz around with your weapons and your dark looks and your threats.” I smirk at him

“It may work on other people, but it wont work on me.”

He just raises an e...