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They turned and ran "You two," I said to the guards "Go downstairs and ht that orfor the first floor I wanted to be with Ao to her room this very second But under the circumstances, I knew patience would be the best It was better for her to be alone with her ht, I had asked A hoain, that idea ca tolerate this?

I was aching all over, trying to breathe and think and process

"Magnificent," the butler breathed "Such bravery"

He backed away from theand went back to his duties, and I was left wondering if he irl in the dirty dress As I stood there, still taking in all that had just happened, the caning came to an end The royals exited, the crowd dispersed, and a handful of guards were left to carry away the two limp bodies that seemed to lean toward each other, even in unconsciousness

CHAPTER 2

I REMEMBERED THE DAYS OF waiting to run to the tree house, how it see backward This was a thousand ti I knew she needed et to her

The best I could do itch posts with the guard as scheduled to watch her door tonight Until night fell and I could see her again, I’d have to buryto the kitchen for a late breakfast when I heard the coer’s voice, but I’d never heard him sound so desperate

"I’et you out of the palace now," a guard answered Lodge, by the sound of it I poked e was there trying to calusting display, ed away, and I haven’t seen her! I want to see her!"

I approached them with an air of confidence and intervened "Allow e dipped his head and stepped away Most of the time, if I acted like I was in control, people listened to e was down the hall, I bent in toward Mr Singer "You can’t talk like that here, sir You sahat just happened, and that was over a kiss and an unzipped dress"

Ah his hair "I know I know you’re right I can’t believe they made her watch that I can’t believe they did it to May"

"If it’s any consolation, A care of her There was no report of her going to the hospital wing, so she otten hurt Not physically anyway Fro this out loud--"Prince Maxon favors her ave me a thin s inhim what he knew "I’m sure he’ll be very patient with her as she deals with her loss"

He nodded then spoke under his breath, as if he was talking to himself "I expected more froht "Nothing" Mr Singer looked around, and I couldn’t tell if he was in awe of the palace or disgusted by it "You know, Aspen, she’d never believe h for this place In a way she’s right She’s too good for it"

"Shaloer and May walking around the corner, carrying their bags "We’re ready Have you seen America?"