After a run that felt like it had lasted for a week, I looked back to see how far away from the palace we had gotten but my heart sank when I could spot the tower sticking up behind the trees. How in the world was I supposed to disappear in this place?

But we didn't slow down and I forced my steps one at a time. The alternative to running was much more terrifying.

"This way," he rounded a few trees and we came out on the other side of the small forest.

I knew there was a ...