Midnight Escape

The night I had made plans to leave the palace came quicker than I would like. Uncle Tiberius had called me earlier during the day to inquire about the children's health. I had rolled my eyes inwardly because I knew he did not care for them at all. I was aware also that he would kill them in a heartbeat should he think they were useless to his cause.

Grandmother had been right. I could not stay he