The wedding had taken place a week ago. She was getting used
to living in the palace, even taking some measure of comfort with Victor
Skarbalius. It was evening and Sarah was standing outside peering down the
mountain side. She hadn’t intended to wander so far away from the castle but
the wailing sound piqued her curiosity. It sounded like a woman in pain and it
drew her along the narrow, steep trail. She moved slowly along, choosing her
steps carefully, knocking rocks loose that fell away. The trail gradually
became steeper and narrower. She was grateful that she had chosen to wear her
boots. She stilled herself and looked down. At the base of the mountain was a
cove, where the sea came in. Something caught her eye, a slight movement of a
person in white, a woman? She moved just a bit further. It was a woman, and her
moaning became louder. Taking a breath she moved slowly down the cliff trail,
steadying herself now against the cliff face.
After what seemed an eternity, she reached the cove. The
woman was gone. She called out. “Hello? Is anybody here? I’m her to help you.
Where are you?” She looked around at her surroundings. The sea splashed loudly
against the rocks, washing over them. The trail ahead began rising once again,
leading directly into the mountain, into a cave of sorts. She continued moving.
She heard another sound, a grunt, and she turned to look behind her. There was
a dark shadow moving quickly among the boulders, darting in and out. She became
frightened and hastened to the cave entrance. It was very dark inside. The
shadow was very close now, she heard heavy breathing. Immediately she regretted
making the trip.
She moved deeper into the cavern, feeling her way along. She
heard a male voice now. “Sarah!” “Who are you? Leave me alone!” “Come Sarah,
come to me.” “No!” She moved ever so slowly now, along a passage way. Suddenly
she saw light ahead. It was a flickering light. “Sarah, stop!” It was the
prince! A torch appeared, held aloft bye Prince Skarbalius. “Don’t move any
closer.” She looked behind her. The man was gone now. When Victor, reached her
he wrapped his arm around her waist. “What ever are you doing here?” “I heard a
woman’s voice and wanted to help her.” “There is no woman down here, other than
a foolish one. You’re lucky I came for you. That man meant you great harm.” He
placed his hands on each side of her face. “I’ll not allow harm to come near
you, ever. You belong to me now.” “I’m sorry.” “Now let’s get you to safety.
Come along. Do not lose touch of me. This is a very dangerous passage way, full
of traps. Step exactly as I do.
As they moved along, they moved from one side to the other,
making long steps here and there, not ever touching the walls. After a long
upward ascent, they reached their bedroom through a hidden doorway. “There. You
are safe now. Do not ever pull another stunt like that again.” Once again he
took her face in his hands. “I cannot let anything happen to you.”
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