A/N: Right, enjoy this chapter while I somehow start writing chapter eight ;P

Chapter Seven:

BPOV

It took us about two and a half days to reach Forks Castle. We stopped once to sleep and a few times in between to get water and eat the slice of bread that the guards gave us. My eyes were sore and blood-shot because I was too jumpy to sleep around the guards after what they tried to do to me.

In my mind I thank Edward for sparing me from the horrible torture they would have inflicted upon me but I also can't help but be angry at him for giving up so easily. Everything he's worked for in the past years was thrown away when they captured us.

At night time, I'm jumpy. Edward and I were tied to the tree while the guards sat around the fire, laughing and drinking.

"I'm so sorry Bella"

He always tried to apologize but every time I reminded him he saved my life, and most likely my innocence. If it wasn't for Edward, the gift I wanted to give him would most likely be taken now.

"I love you Edward"

"I'm sorry I couldn't protect you Bella"

As we arrived at the castle, we were taken off the horses and dragged immediately to the dungeons. Edward was placed in the cell while the guards started circling me.

"Such a pretty little thing"

"She would look good on my bed"

I ducked my head, trying to not panic.

My breathing was laboured.

Oh god, not this again, please!

"Leave her alone!" Edward yelled, holding onto the bars that were separating us from finding comfort in each other's arms.

Another guard walked down the stairs just as the other guards were getting close enough to touch me.

"Put her in the cell and let's go tell the King we have Black Heart. He will want to know"

They pushed me into the cell and I immediately ran to Edward, finding comfort as his strong arms encased me. I was thankful they didn't do anything else.

"Shh, you're safe now Bella" he said.

I was breathing heavily and on the verge of sobbing hysterically but Edward managed to calm me down, talking softly to me and wrapping his arms around me. We ended up curled up together in the corner of the cell, huddling together for warmth.

"I promise I will do everything I can to get you out of this mess I dragged you into Bella. It would've been better if you had stayed with your father, you wouldn't have been caught that way" he said.

Turning my head to stare at him, I told him my thoughts on what he had just said.

"I don't regret coming with you. If it means that I get to spend the last moments of my life with you, then I'm glad I came with you" I raised my hand and stroked his cheek.

He caught my hand and gently kissed my palm.

"I will still try to get you out of this mess. I am so sorry Bella"

"Don't be. I love you" I said.

"I love you too"

Silence enveloped us as we continued to hold each other.

Eventually, my eyes drooped and I couldn't keep them open anymore. I stopped struggling against the weight of my eyes and eventually fell asleep, the cold concrete a stark contrast to the heat from Edward's body.

-BH-

The next morning, we were woken to the sound of the guards yelling at us.

"Get up! Bow for the king!"

Disorientated, I looked at Edward who was laying next to me, still asleep, his arm laying heavily across my waist. I shook Edward, trying to get him to wake up.

"Huh?" he blinked rapidly, looking around the small cell.

"I said, bow for the king!"

The guard came inside the cell, yanking us up onto our knees. I looked in front of me and saw a pair of black polished boots that belonged to the king.

I gasped, keeping my head low. Edward followed my lead, bowing his head.

"Leave us" the king commanded.

The guards left the dungeons, walking up the stairs. Only the guards who had to guard the dungeon stayed.

"Rise"

Edward and I both rose to our feet, keeping our heads low.

"Look at me, both of you"

We both raised our heads, looking at the king. I stared at his cheek, avoiding his eyes that I am sure would be cold and calculating.

How are we going to get out of this?

"Edward. Long time no see, how has life on the run been treating you?" the king sneered.

Edward stayed silent.

I gasped as the king brought up his foot and kicked Edward in the stomach.

He grabbed his stomach and groaned, falling to the ground.

"Edward!"

I reached for him but stopped as I felt the tip of the Kings sword against my neck.

"It seems Black Heart has a sweetheart. What's your name pretty lady?"

I was sickened as his eyes roamed over my body, my torn dress and messy hair.

"I said, what's your name?"

I felt the blade of his sword dig into my neck.

"Isabella" I choked out.

He released the pressure against my neck.

"Beautiful name for a beautiful woman"

"However, I wouldn't want to tarnish my reputation by bedding someone who is affiliated with a murderer. You two are to be hung tomorrow morning at sunrise. Oh, and Edward," – he turned to look at Edward who was still laying on the ground, clutching his stomach- "you will not succeed in trying to kill me this time boy"

With that, he swept out of the cell, walking up the cement steps and out of sight.

I breathed out the breath I didn't realise I was holding.

I was both relieved and frightened.

He won't take me to his bed. I will not become his whore.

But Edward and I are to be hung tomorrow morning. At sunrise.

We have all but a day to live.

"Edward!" I gasped, kneeling down to hug him.

"Are you alright?"

I fussed over him, looking to see if he was alright.

"I'm fine, his boot was just really hard" he said.

"Let me see it, it could be bruising" I said.

Edward lifted his shirt, showing me where he was kicked.

"Ouch. It looks like it's going to be sore for a while Edward"

"Only until tomorrow morning. After that we won't feel any more pain" he said.

I gasped. Tears burned my eyes.

"Edward! You can't give up! The king deserves retribution! He has to pay for the sins that he has committed!" I said.

"Are you going to let that vile beast get away with what he done to your parents? Your mother?" I asked.

I know it was cruel to bring back the memories of what the king had done to Edwards parents but I was not going to die tomorrow or at least go down without a small sense of hope.

Edward turned and looked at me.

"I hate him. Your right Bella. We need to figure out what we can do"

For the rest of the day, we scoped possible ways that we could escape from the cell.

I noticed that the guards held the keys to the cell doors on their belts.

It will have to be during the night when the guards are sleeping. There were no windows or holes in the walls so the only way we could get out was opening the cell door and walking up the stairs. It was worth a try even though we might get caught as soon as we walk outside.

Edward and I came to a plan that once the guards were asleep, we would see if we could get the keys off them and then escape.

God help us if it doesn't work!