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Danger

The sun had set and the nightlife of the surrounding forest seemed to come alive. Amaris sat on a log not too far away from the cottage. A damp towel hung around her neck, her eyes closed.

"Amaris, come in. It's getting dark."

Master opened the backdoor of the cottage and motioned her inside. Her legs ached from the intense workout.

"I'm coming Master"

The cottage was dimly lit by a few candles around the room. A simple meal was laid out on the table.

"Ah, thank you, master!"

"No need to thank me, sit down. We need to discuss something."

"Oh, ok?"

Amaris sat down at the table and ate her meal. When she was done she sat up and waited patiently for Master to start talking.

"I've been thinking and...Maybe it's time.."

"T-Time for what?"

Amaris knew what Master meant but she had never imagined it would come so soon.

"Amaris... I'm sorry but with the way, things are going now..."

Amaris interrupted him.

"Is this because of what happened with the Sunfox? If I hadn't lost my temper and stole some things would you still do this? Are you really going to do this now?"

"Amaris... It's not that. I have been thinking about this for a while now. I neglected to tell you this but the palace has already heard of you and now..because of the Sunfox incident... I'm sure they are going to come here soon.."

Amaris's hands trembled.

"T-they already know I'm here?"

Master looked down.

"Amaris I think it's time you accepted your role..."

Amaris scoffed.

"What? As a slave to that pig of a king?"

Amaris grit her teeth together.

"I'm sorry please excuse me. I need some time to think by myself.."