[i]“I am surprised that the King and Queen would tell you that your parents were peasants. In fact, I am surprised they would tell you anything other than that you were their own child, but I suppose they would not want you to find out by other means.”[/i]

Azrael watched as the small embers rose from the dwindling fire.

[i]“There is nothing to say that Evangeline is not your real name. I grant you that it is not a typical name for the common folk, but, nonetheless…”[/i]

The princess pulled her knees to her chest. Azrael wasn't sure if it was because of the cold or because of how what she was talking about was affecting her, but he put his arm around her shoulder and pulled her closer, trying to comfort her.

[i]“The past is nothing to worry about right now. If you decide you want to explore one day then you will be free to do so, but for now, let us focus on keeping out of the sight of the King and Queen shall we?”[/i]

He said smiling at the thought of running from a powerful force such as the Royal Family. He would have to admit that this was a first for him, amongst many other things that had happened over the past few days.