Chapter 33

Nalani POV

I was freaking out. I was so confused as to why this people were in my room. Did one of us do something wrong? As they got closer to me I couldn't keep my heart from racing.

" What is going on?" I asked

I was afraid of them. Something about this impromptu check made me feel awfully afraid. They were looking for a specific thing as they rampaged through our stuff .

" Come with us" one of the soldiers said.

" Can you tell me what is going on?" I begged

Well, I should have stayed silent. Maybe that would have prevented what happened next. The next thing I knew was a slap landed on my left cheek. These soldiers were strong as my head turned from the impact.

" What is the meaning of this?" I asked angry at their actions.

" I don't have time for this" one of the soldiers said.

He grabbed me by the hair and dragged me outside. Everyone was awake and outside their rooms. The hallway was crowded by spectators. Curious as to who was causing such a rackus. Unfortunately it was me. I didn't like drama but drama always had a way of finding me.

I was dragged out of our sleeping chambers and outside the Castle. It was cold and I wasn't well dressed, I only had my nightgown on. They didn't even give me time to change, stupid soldiers. We went to an unfamiliar place. I have been here before. We stood at the entrance of what looked like an old room. The metal gates were opened and I was dragged in once more.

I could walk by myself, I wanted to shout but I remained silent. Hell no, this was not just an old room it was a prison. As we walked further in, I noticed the cells . Oh my God! I was in a prison. The deeper we went the more musky the smell. The smell of blood, dirt and moss was prevalent. I tried to block my nose but one of the soldiers laughed at my actions.

" How will you block your nose the whole of your stay here? "

" What do you mean?" I asked

" You will stay here for a very long time" he sneered

" Why would I stay here?" I was irritated

" Do you have any idea what this place is?" He asked

" I don't know but I'm sure you are going to tell me" I snapped

" Ha! Ha! So funny" he laughed before he slapped me again.

Shit! I needed to start learning to be quiet.

" This is the dungeon stupid" the other answered

" Why am I staying in a dungeon?" I started panicking

" You tried to poison the King stupid girl. You will never see the light of day again" he continued laughing.

They opened one of the cells and pushed me inside. I fell on my butt, making them laugh even more before they closed the cell and left. Shit! Shit! Shit! Why was I here?

Poison the King? He must be wrong. Why would I poison the King? I literally take care of him everyday why would I poison him now of all the days. I woke up and wiped my dirty butt.

" Nalani think...try to think"

" You shut it or I'll shut you up" someone commanded loudly.

" Sorry" I apologized.

I didn't realize I spoke so loudly. I definitely didn't, it must be the echo. This place looked empty. All the cells we passed were empty. Was I the only prisoner here?

Back to my problem, how did I Poison the King? I delivered his food like I always do so how come it was poisoned. Who could possibly try to poison the King, were they insane or just stupid? And why would they pin it on me? I knew something was off . I understand how they could easily pin it on me but who was it?

I thought back to the evening's events. The only thing I found odd was the new servant in the Royal kitchen. He was the only person I was not familiar with. Additionally I didn't trust him. Yesterday my gut feeling told me to be wearily of him but I ignored it and here I was in a dungeon.

Who can help me get out of this? Who??? Mrs Smith? Kellen? No Kellen had absolutely no power. Stanley.... I could talk to Sir Stanley the Kings friend, he might understand. I'm sure he would help me. He was a nice person. Or Sir Carl. Maybe I should talk to Sir Carl as well. There's nothing wrong with having many people to defend me.

At the moment, I couldn't see anyone, so I should rest. Even though the place was awfully cold and smelly, I had to rest for a bit.

I didn't realize how tired I was until I was woken up by the sun's rays seeping through the cracks of the cell. Seeing my surroundings better it looked terrible. I was sure people have died here. The smell proved it. I stood and started pacing around my cell .

How do I get them to meet me. I was in a freaking cell for God sake. I needed someone to help me send a message. Like a miracle Kellen came to my rescue.

" Nalani..." She cried

" Kellen, don't cry " I stretched my hand out to wipe her tears.

" No touching" ordered the guard.

These soldiers were making me loose my patience.

" Nalani, they are saying you poisoned the king"

" I heard"

" Everyone is talking about it. After you left they searched every crack in our room and through our clothes until they found a paper with some white powder. They sent it to the medicine woman"

" Where was the white powder?" I asked

" In one of your old clothes"

" Shit!!" I cursed

" What Nalani?"

" It was some powder I use on my face occasionally when I get rashes. I'm sure they will say it is poison" I groaned

" Nalani you are in a very bad situation"

" I know Kellen. I'm standing in a cell in my nightgown. How much worse could it get" I almost screamed in frustration.

" Nalani the penalty for poisoning the King is death" Kellen whispered

" Huh"

" Huh....is that all you can say?"

" What else can I say Kellen, I have been set up and for the looks of it, I walked into the trap myself "

" How can I help you? Please tell me, I'll do anything " she begged.

I was hesitant to ask Kellen for help. I didn't want to drag her into this mess. But then again she was already in this mess by association. She might as well help me to help her.

" Kellen you have to find Sir Stanley. Tell him I want to speak to him" I asked

" What if I can't Nalani "

" He is our only hope Kellen. Otherwise an innocent person will die"

" I'll do my best. Take care Nalani " she said before she left.

I didn't know if I should feel relieved or worried. What if they arrest her too? But she is innocent. She had no connection with King except for me. Will I drag her with me at the end?