Lauralye thought about it and took a deep breath, "I'll have to try...." She looked at Robert, "I can't let David kill you... Lucian knows where I am... He might not be so kind the next time he steals me away... My father could be possessed by a demon.... For my safety... and your's... we should leave...."

She slowly sat up and looked at the curtain. The thought of leaving the palace was both exciting and absolutely terrifying... She wouldn't be able to say goodbye to anyone. She wouldn't be able to write to the people who had raised her... She looked back at Robert, "We'll leave when you can...."