Lyra looked in shock as he walked off. She was extremely terrified.

“Princess,” Lief calls to her mockingly with a fake bow. She shuddered in fear and begged. “Please, I haven’t done anything wrong. Help me.” She cried

Her cries were lost on him as she was shoved out of the room.

She was greeted by the cold winter air as she stepped out. The impact caused her to shiver, making her look down at herself. She only had a flimsy full-length blue gown on. Despite its long sleeves, it ...