Chapter 51

BRYNN’S POV “You are not permitted to leave the palace premises!” My father’s yell rang through the hall and I lowered my head as fear gripped me. What had I expected? It should have been clear what his response was going to be, but I just had to try. Summoning more courage, I snapped my head and locked my eyes on his. “But father, I already promised my friend Julia, that I would go with her to the festival tonight, if you could just allow me-“ “What nonsense!” He bellowed, “Forget about meeting up with that commoner and focus on your studies. You are to be the next princess of this kingdom, you do not have time to spare on friends and leisure activities. Now, go back to the study!” I bit my inner lips so hard, I could taste blood on my tongue. “Yes, father,” I said through gritted teeth. I rose up from my knees and marched out of the throne room. I marched down the large hallways, gritting my teeth as anger overwhelmed me. It has always been like this, always. I was the priced daughte