I continued, “Where is Madeline, the princess of Opalia?” Vanessa appeared stunned. Then I remembered; I had her in a full freeze spell. I loosened the spell slightly so she could speak. “What are you talking about?” She still looked as if she did not know what was happening. “The princess, Madeline! I know you have kidnapped her!”

Vanessa It was all so startling. This strange boy was, somehow, in my lair, asking about a kidnapping that I did anonymously. I have the tiara in my hands to prove it. Do I continue to lie, do I tell the truth, or do I strike him down, assuming I can escape this freeze spell? I said slowly, “If you want to see your precious princess promptly, you will have to comply with my wishes. First, release me out from …show more content…
“Do you need anything to eat?” Mr. Bennett asked. “Here, take my sweater!” Eileen offered. Thankfully, Dane interrupted them for me. “You are all so kind, really, but I think what she wants right now is to get back in the palace,” I nodded tiredly in agreement.

Dane carried me all the way to my bedroom. As he was laying me down on my bed, I gently kissed him on the cheek. “Thank you,” I whispered, “You were a warrior. You saved me even though it was not your job to do so,” he sat down and looked at me. “I want to apologize to you, Dane,” my voice grew stronger and clearer, “I misjudged you. Will you please forgive me?” I spoke with more openness than normal, hoping that he would understand.

Dane This all came about in such a blur. What do I say? I never thought a moment like this would occur. I had to think quickly. “Only if you promise to go on a date with me after you recover from all of this.”I blurted. I could feel myself blushing a little; I did not know what she would think of this, but I had to say it. “I would love to!” She exclaimed quietly. “I’ll tell you everything that happened tonight, later. For now, get some rest. Good night, Madeline.” I stood up and made to