THE VESSEL

Chapter 160 Author's POV Rhea felt her lungs widen as she took in a deep breath. She couldn't help the smile that burst out on her face, unable to hold her joy back. It looked like everything had been hopeless for a minute there. She hadn't been sure of her fate. Lucian let out a breath of relief when he saw her. He shook his head in disbelief. He had thought for a moment that he lost her. His whole plan had gone to shit right in front of him but seeing her here like this helped him. He rushed to her side, taking the ropes off her hands and feet. Once she was stable, he took her hands and began to lead her out. She was eager to get out of there. Rhea didn't want another minute inside the house that terrified her. The royalty had disappeared for her. She followed lucian as he led them both out of the house and into the village. He didn't take them to the palace like she expected. Instead, he directed them towards another side of the village, not far from the palace but not the p