Anelisa

The oppressive walls, the ploy, I needed to leave it all and I did.

My feet hit the ground hard as I'm now staring at the exit gate.

All it did was carefully gather a potent sleeping draught, a mixture of herbs and potions that would render even the most vigilant guards unconscious.

My heart pounds with excitement. I knew the risks; if I were ever caught, the consequences would be dire.

But what's really the difference? They won't be gone either way.

I was willing to take that chance, ...