So sorry peoples! I was having trouble with deciding about what to do with this chapter. I wasn't sure if I should create some sort of bad guys not wanting Deryn to be a princess... ASSASSINS! that's what they're called. (C'mon now, Gift! Your mom's an english teacher!) Or if they should've gotten lost in the maze... So, I'm leaving you all with a cliff hanger! BUT! If you guys leave me an idea about what to do, I promise next chapter won't be a cliff hanger! But, you've gotta help me out! PLEASE! Okay, thanks! :)
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Chapter 17
Deryn was reluctant to speak to William, but she knew if she didn't, everything would go to hell. And the princess looked scared enough without the fighting.
"William," Deryn warned, reminding him that the frightened princess was his main concern, not some prince.
William shot her a weird, pleading look over his shoulder before hurrying over to the distressed princess' side. This left her facing the unknown prince by herself.
She was hesitant to look into the face of this unknown boy because she knew her expectations wouldn't, no, couldn't be lived up to. The only prince she wanted to see couldn't be here because he was off in some unknown place.
So, she was startled when she felt arms wrap around her waist, pulling her firmly, but gently into a strangely familiar embrace. The touch was light, almost as if the stranger knew about her injuries...
"Dummkopf," a familiar voice whispered into her ear.
Her eyes widened in recognition.
"Alek?"