Escape.

Anastasia's POV.

Chi Chi and I crouched down amidst the tall blades of grass in a nearby field, utilizing them as a disguise to avoid detection. Despite the pain pulsating through my back, I made sure that I remained as low as possible, knowing that my life depended on it .

We had managed to travel a significant distance towards the entrance of the royal estate without encountering any of the patrolling guards, who appeared not to be at full alertness. It appeared that news of my escape had not yet reached their ears. But I knew it was only a matter of time before it did.

"Lower your stance, Anna" Chi Chi cautioned, tugging me down. Her instructions were causing my back to ache, but I knew better than to complian. As the leader in this, I knew it was only safe for me to comply with her commands.

Although the royal gates were still far off in the distance, I could see the end of the vast green field. I trailed behind Chi Chi in silence, reassuring myself that we would soon be out of t