~Ruby~
"Where are you taking me?" I questioned the crown prince for what felt like the umpteenth time.
He didn't respond and continued walking through different buildings without stopping."Your Highness!" I raised my voice, trying to get his attention.
"Shut up, Thralith!" he responded sharply.
I yanked my hand away from his and came to a halt. "Thralith! You still insist on calling me 'slave' after saving me?" I confronted him.
He nodded. "You're the school thralith. Who else would I pick on if not you?"
I scoffed, realizing he saved me only to continue bullying me. Though I knew he wasn't the type to save others out of kindness, in that moment, his rescue had given me a fleeting sense of support.
"What's your take on this, Thralith?" Prince Jayden chuckled, moving closer.
"Don't
