Chapter 16

Anama sat at the balcony battling within her thoughts as to what the letter could possibly say. To be truthful, she was scared. She knew that she shouldn't worry, they would be fine, but something in the back of her mind kept telling her that everything was not alright.

With a deep breath, she opened the letter to reveal Hectors crisp handwriting.

My beloved Anama,

I write to you with utter importance. In my stay here in Sparta, it has fallen upon my ears the news of Thessaly fall to Agamemnon. When Thessaly was over run, Agamemnon inquired as to the state of their daughter, Amaryllis, for she was to be Agamemnon's personal servant. She came forth to show herself, but Agamemnon knew that this was not the princess of Thessaly. He inquired as to who the real princess was and where she was located. The parents told them of what happened when she was born. They told of her true name, Anama. Agamemnon told the royal family that this was not the true daughter of Thessaly, for just a month before, a child named Anama was married to the prince of Troy.

As of this moment, there are people on the lookout for you. I do not want you to leave the palace without and escort or bodyguard along side of you. Only leave the palace when needed. I know that this seems to be a bit of a stretch, but it is true. Please be careful my love. I have informed my father about this and he is probably forming men to protect you. I know that this is the last thing you expected to hear from your husband, but know that I love you deeply and am trying with everything I have to get home soon. Please be patient and be careful. I can't lose you. Just for precaution, keep a dagger with you at all times, just to be careful. I love you with all of my heart and cannot wait for our reunion when I return.

Your love,

Hector

Please be careful and heed my warning.

Anama re-read the letter over again to make sure she read it right. It didn't lie. There were people coming after her. She knew that this life was too good to be true. She looked out over the city of Troy and looked at the market buzzing with activity.

She sighed and turned from the balcony. She took the letter and placed it inside of her jewelry box that sat upon her vanity. She looked at herself in the mirror. She couldn't believe that this was happening. There was a knock on her door. She strode over and opened it.

King Priam stood on the other side with a small smile on his face. "Hello child. I trust you heard?" Anama nodded.

"Please," she stood aside and let King Priam enter. "I understand what this means. I can only imagine what this is doing to your mind. It must be running a mile a minute."

Anama just smiled and nodded. "I just don't know what to do. Should I leave? That seems like the best thing to do. I don't want to bring harm to Troy and I will if I continue to stay here and,"

King Priam stopped her with a raise of his hand. "Don't say such things child. You will do more harm to yourself if you leave. Did you forget about the tiny being inside of you? You will cause more harm to yourself if you leave than if you stay here. Don't do anything to rash. Besides, I can't let my daughter and my grand child leave when there is trouble. You can't always run form trouble dear. Sometimes you have to face it head on."

"Yes I know but, what if they find me? What am I supposed to do? Give up?"

"Heavens no! You put up a fight for yourself and your child. I know that you can defend yourself if need be. Let us just see what happens. We will decide what to do when the time comes. Alright?"

Anama just nodded. "Alright then. Now, I'm hungry and I am sure that you are too. Let us go get something to eat and you can tell me of the progress you have made with decorations and clothing. Come." He wrapped his arm around Anama and led her out of her room towards the Great Hall.