[color=f49ac2]“W-We need to make a plan… I.”[/color] Iris bit her lip as she looked up at Ethan worry in her blue eyes as she tried to comprehend everything going on. Caspain had sentenced two innocent men to their death and she couldn’t quite understand why, they had not attacked the King they had just taken their break in as if it was going to be an attempt on his life. That was not the case. [color=f49ac2]“I… he, we can’t save them, can we?”[/color] She felt her lower lip tremble as she spoke out the words, confirming that they could not save the two that were in a cell. 

Ethan shook his head sighing heavily as he twirled a lock of her blonde hair between his fingers, “We can’t save them, no. Unless you want the death toll to be five and not two.” 

Closing her eyes as she looked down, head bowed as she thought on how the five of them would be killed if they tried to save them. Caspain would send her to her own death if he knew the truth and that was hard to swallow. A person whom she had thought sweet mannered, kind and compassionate was not what she thought. [color=f49ac2][i]But… maybe he. He had to do it right? He is a monarch… he has to make these decisions? Grimacing as she tried to stick up for him in her own thoughts it only made it worse. No… I can’t think like that.[/i][/color] [color=f49ac2]“I just… this is all my fault.” [/color]

“Don’t say that, sure they came here to find you with me but ultimately they knew the risks. It is not your fault.” Ethan spoke with confidence in hopes that she would not blame herself for this. Regardless on the fact she had gotten tangled up with the Prince they would have still looked for her if she did not return. “They will die with honour. They will be martyrs and our people will no stand for this. This will only fuel the rebellion.”

Iris felt herself nod as she listened to him sighing as she felt like everything had just come crashing down. [color=f49ac2]“I will convince him to find my ID tomorrow… you know the forest, right? The weak point of entry… I’ll take him there.”  [/color]

“You don’t have the heart to kill him though. I can see it in your eyes.” Ethan spoke softly as he caressed her cheek smiling slightly, “You are too kind for something like that. I did tell your father. How about though we kidnap him. You only have to knock him out in the forest. I can do the rest.”

Hesitating at the idea of kidnapping him she nodded in agreement, [color=f49ac2][i]perhaps kidnapping him would scare the King to listen to the people. To see that it is not a war, but people who just need help.[/i][/color] [color=f49ac2]“O-Okay… We will go there tomorrow. Can you get there safely?”[/color]

“Tom knows the streets really well, he is usually one of our runners for stealing food here I still have contact with him, he is waiting for us before leaving. He will get me there safely. Will you be alright with him? He can’t know our plan; you can’t give anything away.” Ethan looked at Iris, inside he was delighted to finally have her onboard and that she could finally see why they were fighting for this again.

Nodding Iris wiped her face taking a deep breath, [color=f49ac2]“No… I can do this. We have to do this. He said he would come back for a drink this evening. I’ll use that time to convince him. You should probably go; I can only imagine it will take a while to get out safely with all the security.”[/color]

Ethan let go of his hold on Iris before standing up nodding, leaning down he placed a kiss against her forehead before looking towards the window. “Be safe, I will see you tomorrow and this will all be over.” His own heart was hammering as he moved to the window ensuring that there were no eyes on them. Pulling out a black cap he covered his blonde hair and pulled up the hood on his black jumper before moving out of the window and into the night. 

Watching him leave Iris felt the dread, there was now so much at stake and she was unsure on how she would handle it. With only part of her memories she had to be careful still and even though she was going to kidnap the Prince she couldn’t quite believe that she would be able to pull it off. A part of her was already imagining the worst-case scenario, that he already knew her identity and that he was going to have her killed along with the two men that had been caught. 

[color=f49ac2][i]I’m so sorry Cas.[/i][/color]

Thinking to herself as she hobbled to the sink to freshen herself up, the sinking feeling in her stomach at how she was going to betray Caspain. Someone she knew she still liked deep down. Letting out a shaky breath she turned to look at her door when she heard the knock, she knew it had to be him. Unless they really did know who, she was and that was his father ready to kill her on the spot. 

Mustering up the courage she moved to the door with a smile on her face opening it up to see Caspain standing there, looking him up and down she couldn’t help but look to see if he was tired. She knew he hadn’t really slept, and it was hard not to worry about him, she still had feelings for him, and she doubted they would go away. [color=f49ac2]“Hey, you did well! Number one supporter here.”[/color] Although the words felt sickening as they left her mouth, she did not support his decision to have them killed but she had to act normal. They shouldn’t affect her. 

[color=f49ac2]“Shall we get you that drink?”[/color]