Chapter 27

Esme's POV

After walking for some time, I finally arrived at the cottage and took a deep breath before opening the door, going into it.

There is no one inside as expected. It seems my suspicions were correct.

I sighed and took a seat on a chair placed in the center, a small smile forming at the edge of my lips.

"You can come out now, Norn." I called and waited patiently as the Princess took her sweet time to finally come out of her hiding place.

"I saw you sneaking out of the palace so I followed you. Is Derek….." She began explaining but I quickly cut her off.

"Just cut the act already, will you? You and I both know what's really going on. I just want to know why. What's your motive behind all of this?" I questioned with a crooked smile.

Her face turned pale instantly but then switched to that of confusion.

"What are you talking about? Are you alright?" She questioned, her voice laced with concern but when she saw that I wasn't buying it, she finally put an end to her pretense, break