Chapter 65: Chapter 65

Hazel,

Everything returned to normal again instantly. The trucks started to enter inside the castle one by one, crossing the entrance door. The entrance door had high security which could be opened from inside only.

Inside the entrance door, everything was different from the outside. That was the first time I realized why once Xander told me that Silver city is the best place ever for him. I was peeking through a small hole. I saw that the royal city was looking like a highly sophisticated ancient city where different types of beautiful yet strange human-like creatures were wandering in colourful dresses. The crowd and beautiful decoration of the city were reflecting the festive mode of the city. Then, suddenly my surroundings turned dark again and I realized that we entered a parking area. I was even getting a faint smell of burnt flesh. I was sure as Ben said we were near the kitchen's back door. Soon our truck stopped and then I heard the loud metal sound of the opening of the door of the truck. I didn't waste any more time.

Ben arranged two maidservant dresses for both Galaxy and me. We were wearing that. I silently opened the door of the truck with the help of Galaxy, then using the opportunity, we both jumped out of the truck and started heading towards the Kitchen as carefully as possible. It was quite dark and there were only two soldiers and others were chefs who were carrying the box of raw meats and other stuff. So, we easily managed to enter the kitchen.

We already made a detailed plan. Ben even explained in detail showing a map of the castle so we exactly knew where to go next through which path. So, without wasting a single second we both headed towards our goal.

The kitchen area was huge. Numerous people were either cooking or helping. The food arrangement for the festival was huge, indicating exactly how crowded the festival night was going to be.

We started to walk through the counter. Both Galaxy and I were holding two buckets full of meat, which we picked from the box of the truck. Everyone was busy with their work. Nobody noticed that two intruders silently entered inside the castle, breaking all top-notch security.

We didn't take much time to reach near the corridor where Ben was waiting for us. The moment he saw us coming in his direction. He started walking without talking or showing any kind of reaction. He was maintaining a good distance with us so that nobody could guess that we knew him or were following him. Ben was leading us to the dungeon rooms area which was only a little far away from the kitchen.

Ben stood in front of a narrow passage where two armed soldiers were standing. Ben talked something with them while sparing a glance at us. We were still in our maid clothes and with those trays of meats on our hands. Examining both Galaxy and me, the guards nodded her head in approval. Ben slightly indicated us to come with him, raising his one hand.

The guards opened the door. As we planned, Ben told the guards that we were going to the dungeons to serve them lunch. Though Cyrus ordered not to serve any food to Xander or any of his men till then, it was a ritual to serve the sacrifices of Blood Moon Festival a good and satisfying meal. So, Ben planned to use that opportunity. He decided before the real Maid came with meals we would enter inside the dungeon in the disguise of maids.

Guards opened the huge and secured door for us. We silently followed Ben who was acting as a strict soldier. The moment we entered inside the dark and narrow path of dungeons, Ben whispered checking our surroundings, "As I told you Milady. There are no guards inside the dungeon area." So, Ben was talking with us while walking.

It was a pitch dark narrow alley. Only a few lamps were burning to enlighten that huge cave-like pitch dark alley. A foul smell of rotten meat was lingering in the air. I instinctively covered my nostrils with one hand. The thought of Xander spending days in that obnoxious situation made me more worried for him.

I was about to ask Ben where his cell was but exactly before that he broke the silence and whispered again, "Milord's cell is exactly at the end of the dungeon area. The most restricted room. It is specially arranged for him. So that he can't escape. The walls are coated with liquid silver so that no werewolves can penetrate it using their strength."

I nodded my head in understanding then after a little pause asked while scanning my surroundings, "Why are all the cells empty?"

"Cyrus always declares death punishment no matter how small the mistake is. He is famous as a brutal king and all his subjects are scared of his brutal and heartless decisions," Ben replied in a low tone.

We three were walking while talking. When we already covered almost half of the way suddenly Ben paused and raised his one hand, signalling towards us to keep quiet. Both Galaxy and I didn't know exactly what he meant yet we decided to follow his orders. We both paused behind him while hiding inside an empty cell.

Then only I heard two voices talking in a low and sarcastic tone, a little far away from us. One voice was too husky and modulated male voice. It was clear from his tone that he got a reserved and sophisticated personality. From his speaking style, I guessed he could be someone from the royal family as Xander also has a quite similar manner and speaking style. When the other voice was low and extremely familiar. The other person was not talking at all. He was replying and agreeing with the first person(whom I assumed as a member of the royal family) in a very respectful way and with brief answers.

I was about to peek from behind the wall when Ben talked via mind-link, "No Milady. Don't even try to peek. If you can even try to hold your breath."

I asked with an extremely confused expression, via mind link, "What do you mean? Do you know them?"

"Yes I know one of them," Ben replied. Then after a little, he replied again, "He is none other than Cyrus himself. I can recognize his voice. But no idea about the other person. His voice is-"

He couldn't manage to complete his sentence. We heard two pairs of footsteps coming near us. My heart skipped a few beats. I asked with a panicked expression, through the mind link, "Why are they coming towards our direction?"

"Only way to enter and leave the dungeon is this. Only Entrance!" Ben replied nonchalantly. Then after a little pause, he continued, "Don't worry. He will not smell you as I stole the clothes of two real maids of the palace. So yeah... I guess that it will work."

"Ewww! I don't like wearing other clothes. That's why it is smelling," Galaxy stated via mind-link. She was pouting her lips in a way through which it was very clear to guess how pissed she was.

Ben gave an extremely surprised expression, then shaking his head, he replied, " Gosh! This girl! Even in such a situation, you are thinking about your clothes! Woman!"

"Shh! Silent. They are coming," I interrupted.

Both Ben and Galaxy became silent immediately, stopping their bickering and peeked behind the wall slightly. Though we were hiding at the darkest corner of the cell so it was kinda impossible to find us yet I poked them and asked not to peek.

We could see the empty way in front of us, the only way to return to the palace from the Dungeon and then we could hear their heavy steps very near to us. In the empty Dungeon area, their footsteps were echoing loudly, shaking the cold walls of stone cells.

Then only I saw a quick glimpse of two silhouettes. But that was enough for me.

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"Love means honestly

Love means commitment

Love means being a listener

Love means to have,

a little leap of faith.

Love means giving your

All to the one who's

Important in your life,

Love means understand

each other's silence,

Love means compromise,

Love means sacrifice.

But in the end,

Love makes us strong

But not to make us

Weak, fragile and helpless.

Stay in love

But not in obsession.

Have a life, filled with love."

My all dear readers, thank you for loving the story so much.