Prologue

I hadn't seen sunlight in a long time and as the door opened , I raised my head, feeling something like hope for the first time in I think 2 months. I'd been in here too long, that much I knew . I'd been surviving off stale bread and vinegar and was tortured in different ways.

At first I thought this was some sort of prank or a deranged anti fan, but apparently it wasn't. Though I'm not very likeable, I don't think I'd offended anyone enough to deserve dying.

I was going through every name I could still remember, trying to figure things out. I'd long given up on my situation, but as I saw Amber I couldn't help but smile . She smiled back at me brightly then it suddenly turned menacing.

My smile dropped instantly and I could almost taste the knots in my stomach. But at the same time, I also felt fear and disgust. I dropped my head and sighed. I suddenly felt tired and would have already collapsed to the ground if the chains on my limbs weren't holding me in an upright position.

She lifted my face and chuckled " I didn't expect you to hold out this long Mystery . How's it been "? I forced myself to remain proud and stared her in the eye " I'm doing great as you can see. But if I'm write, you put me here. Why exactly are you doing this "?

I was honestly shocked by the ringing I suddenly felt in my ears as she slapped me. " How are you still so cocky.? I have everything now. Cameron and I will be getting married next week by the way. I felt you should know ".

I closed my eyes and resisted the urge to lunge for her then, still caring about my pride.

My eyes jolted open as the chains cut even deeper into my wrists when she kicked me in the gut. I was too weak to lift my own head but she raised my head up and I couldn't help but smile " How does it feel getting my leftovers again "?

Amber seemed to loose her cool then and it made me satisfied to see her fuming. Unfortunately, I didn't get to enjoy it much as she slapped me again and screamed at me, " Do you still think you're some sort of princess? How dare you talk to me that way? You were never fit for the crown. Everything that was yours is now mine ".

She suddenly smiled politely as she gathered herself and put her hand in her pocket, " I'll give you a chance Annabelle ".

I felt something cold against my cheek, " If Cameron can so much as acknowledge your existence. No! If he so much as says your name, I'll let you go ". I managed to shake my head and could faintly hear the phone ringing.

When I heard Cameron's voice, I found myself crying He sounds a lot colder than I remember " Cameron, is that you ? This is Annabelle..... ".

I should probably have begged for help or something but I had a feeling I'd seem even more pathetic if I did. The line was silent for about 5 seconds then I heard that familiar cold laugh and honestly I got chills up my beaten up spine " I've told you not to call me by my first name and what does exactly do you have to do with me? Where's Amber anyways and why do you have her phone" ?

The line went dead and Amber burst into tears as she laughed maniacally write in my face . I was ashamed of myself for loving him, looking up to him for so long and I was ashamed of myself.

" That was hilarious. How does it feel knowing your prince charming is actually the villain in your stupid fairytale? The one who wants to destroy you and everything you love. How does it feel knowing that your own children were killed by their father? Not that I care how you feel or anything ".

A new set of tears began to form and I forced myself to remain calm. Though hearing Amber speak wasn't helping, " To know that everyone who ever loved you is now so miserable, just like you. That personal assistant of yours was pathetic for thinking she'd be more than a bed warmer though. Your agent was a lot more stubborn. He'd probably have found you by now if I didn't kill him ".

When I gave her no reaction, it went silent for a while. Again I felt another slap and managed to see Amber's face " How does it feel to lose everything you've worked so hard for "?

I' d had enough of her then, with everything I had, I knocked into her head and she went to the floor instantly. I smiled to myself as I looked at her, " I must say, your head is not as hard as I thought it would be ".

I groaned as I felt a sharp pain in my left foot and realized she'd stabbed me. I bit my tongue, forcing myself to not scream and Amber smiled " You were always so stubborn. Even at your death, it's so hard to get a decent reaction out of you. You surprise me every time ."

She stabbed me again with a different knife, but in the gut this time and I spat up blood. I laughed out then despite the agonizing pain I was in, " Its not that easy to get rid of me. You might as well kill me, cos if I manage t to survive this, I will definitely destroy you ".

Amber suddenly backed away from me I began to feel myself slowly losing consciousness, the terrified look on Amber's face was satisfaction enough.

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