Chapter 8
"Princess Stella?" Kendall curtseyed to Stella. "Princess Aiden has arrived."
Stella jumped up and ran to the great hall, where Aiden stood, dressed in men's riding breeches and boots, and a loose tunic. Her long, black curls had been tied back with a blue ribbon.
"Aiden!"
The two hugged, for it had been three years since they last saw each other. Tears were shed, but neither thought the worst of the other.
"Thank you for coming, Aiden," said Stella. "It means so much to me."
"Stella, I am only sorry I did not come sooner. I always knew that your brother could be ruthless, but I never though he would go this far."
Mac and Flack came into the Great Hall, and saw the two princesses talking. They walked up to them and shook hands with Aiden.
"Do you know where Sinclair has taken the princess?" asked Aiden.
The two princes shook their heads, but Stella suddenly spoke. "We knew of a place as children, an old house in the city where no-one lived. As far as I know, it is still uninhabited"
"We should start there then," said Mac. "Adam!"
Adam came running, and bowed to his master. "Stay here with Kendall and guard the castle. If anyone attempts to get in, tell them that there is a dragon, or a plague of rats, I don't care what you say as long as no-one gets in."
Adam nodded and stood beside Kendall, both of them looking slightly happier than usual.
The four rescuers set off on their horses, carrying swords and their determination to save Daniel and Lindsay, and stop Sinclair at all costs.
