She died with her eyes open. I couldn't imagine another way she would go out. The princess much too good for any other way. I was shaking. The stone against my back as I had watched. I had watched my princess fade. But I never belonged here anyway. No matter how many apologies. No matter how good they made life for me. I never belonged here. I belonged with my family in Romania. Dancing, singing. Having my hair free and long. Having my bracelets. Having my robes. But my family was gone. My people who I'd grown up with slashed like ribbons. By some soulless creatures called knights. They only bring darkness. I was ripped from my place and thrown here. Only one, his hand covered in blood yet somehow I was drawn to him. There was something that made me pause. He'd given me my bracelet. The once piece of the past I had left. I cherished it most greatfully. Alas my hatred grew as I listened to what they spoke of in the dungeon as I cleaned. This voices loud and boisterous. I never belonged here and never would. Now was my chance. Freedom in my grasp but I only sat in shock as the princesses body grew cold. I had to leave. They would think it was me.. I had to escape. I could hear footsteps coming close. I used the expensive silk curtains. Sliding our the window to the next stone balcony. Landing most ungratefully. where I was met with a sight I could never forget. A shadow of a man I recognized. Holding the knife that was once in the princesses body. The most I could do before I passed out was speak two words. **_"Sostar me" _**

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