Underneath Her Peculiar Eyes

ite our solitude, someone has been keeping an eye on us. I just wanted to take a step back and go back to where I was to avoid further difficulty and to entice Laura away from my way of life

as quickly as lightning after breaking all of the cameras; I couldn't sh

eyes are glittering with wonder, yet my heart is pounding with anxiety. Everything is pricey, from the glass containers to the drawers; there were jewels, excellent marbles, golds and silvers, abnormally healthy pearls, a

kly tossed it to Marcus, who handed me another bag. He glances around from time to time to make sure no one would recogni

on

go, quick!"

ll first before ultimately getting out. Is that why I was so jittery earlier? I've never been hurt before, and I never trip whe

up and said, "Sa

way from the shop as soon as we could. Inside the car, the tension was too high, and I could s

n my face and back. I was afraid I wouldn't make it o

has ar

I didn't notice the time becaus

cursed,

response to Marcus's whispe

ng that Marcus would not respond in

l, "Is there a proble

: "No issue." He was troubled, he could

"Eh, why do you

d silent while l

alace today, and I'm sure this district will be in

rible vibe going on, and we're starting to become nervous. Nothing is a problem while we're in this tangle. We've seen something similar previously, but

her to calm down since I could sense her chill. "

said quietly as I reached for Laura's co

tarted to consider what we should do. When it

making my heart race. "The off

e sound of people rushing began to dominate the neighborhood, and we had to compose ourselves as the rustles to the town

C

ating profusely despite the coldness of the dawn. I was even more c

OK," I said with a smile, and the terr

ed, "M

s replied as soon

ared. "Let's not meet

there will be more people in the center, especially

happen to us if we meet even one of them; we're dummies for them," I said,

mall we passed, and we all ran down to hide. Laura and I exited the vehicle and hid at the back of a large garbage can. Because the palace officials were approaching, Marcus signaled for us to remain in our hide. And I was remorseful as th

" I yelle

exclaimed,

from here. If we hide here they will think of us as suspicious, let's join and

the crowd. We came to a halt in the middle of the officers' meeting, which appeared to

becoming agitated once more. "Let's get

changed my appearance, as did Laura, and shook off the dust that had accumulated on my clothing. I was already aware of the nagging discomfort in my knee, but I ch

asked as I

o get to where I was because

hen you bring her back

ura. All I know is that

her hands. I tried to drag her away from the mob, but I was as crowded, so we just kept trying to get out of

e, and it was clear that he was at the pinnacle of his authority. I know it's difficult to battle him, just hearing o

as she approached me. "Wa

ate on what we're doing, or we'll be doomed. "Le

us' car, but Duke Leo's revelation

search for the twel

ur the day after tomorrow, which means the sear

their hopes and desires should simply find the stones, and their request will be accomplished.

ia, co

The more individuals there are, the more difficult it is for everyone to communicate so I c

t out of breath when I returned the guard's stare. I've been surrounded. If I leave my post, Laura

ou like it or not, we will bring your young people to the palace. Anyone who passes the challenge will be joi

ll turned to the man r

owed, "

one has barged in to steal! We're in danger

d to release me and took advantage of the opportunity to get to Laura. The environment grew hectic, and we were nearly trampled by parents shielding their children. Others were escaping, b

ict! They may be lingering among us now.

h

one in the second district believes we're horrible and that we're deserving to die. So, aside from the fact that they don't want us, they are terrified by the new

adav

us. Laura almost collapsed but she managed to compose herself. I began shaking a

found! Someone is de

down. We're robbers, not killers. I know we're awful people because we're thieves, but we can't do anything

ia!" as I let go of her h

prehended

ia! Marcus! Please ass

would be calling me stupid for going back when I could just escape, but I'm Laura's best friend, and she's in desperate need of my assistance righ

n I saw his nose bleed, I let out a sigh of relief, and I took advant

punched grabbed me,

s he snatched me from Laura's grip. For t

struggled to my feet afte

es. And crap, a palace sentr