Sofia rode in silence, her mind reeling with the revelation. Leila rode beside her, her eyes fixed on the road ahead. Arin and Jafar led the way, their eyes scanning the horizon. They were heading to the coast, to a ship that would take them far away from the palace.
As the sun began to set, Arin stopped, his eyes fixed on the horizon. "We need to rest," he said, his voice low. Sofia nodded, her body aching.
They made camp, a small fire burning in the center.
As they ate, Jafar spoke, his voice low. "The ship is waiting, Princess. We can leave tonight, under cover of darkness.
Sofia's heart skipped a beat, her mind racing. She was really doing it - leaving the palace, leaving her old life behind. But what was waiting for her ahead?