Scarlett

''Ready?'' Dylan enters once again and leans against the door frame, I knew he never wished ill for me, he always thought about protecting me from hurt, he always fought for me and today, I knew no matter what decision I've made, he'd still support me till the last.

But I had to start giving thought to all the people we've been hurting in the process, with great difficulty I force my broken self together and follow him out of the room.

''Our parents will be occupied for quite a while, William agreed to meet me alone in one of the castle rooms'' he speaks whilst we gape at the exquisite detailing on the wall we passed, ''Don't worry about Cane'' he states assuring me.

We enter the room I had been in earlier, Dylan exhales loudly and pushes the door open, revealing a much tensed Prince. He straightens up and absently wipes the droplets of sweat gracing his forehead.

''You asked for me?'' William states hesitantly while the door is closed leaving us alone, ''I know you have Cane in your custody'' Dylan replies bluntly.

I watch in thrill as William's face cringes up guilt filled, his eyes narrow down on me, ''Snitch?'' His tone consumed in disgust, ''No, she isn't, you're just pathetic at your drama filled scenes'' Dylan's body now blocking me from the cold Prince.

''You're free to inform your parents of my doing with Cane, I feel pity for him, I merely have touched him, in comparison to what your father would do to him once they find out he's here'' William stands daring.

I look down knowing that whatever Dylan had told me was nothing but the truth, once Cane is freed from William's clutches,  it wouldn't be long till dad tortured him and if I fought, it would only guarantee his demise.

''I spare no time for brooding, I know well the consequences of him being freed, Scarlett has made a decision, be fair and let her explain to him one last time'' William places a contradiction look on his face at Dylan's words and after some time he exhales and responds, ''You know, I'd enjoy watching them suffer''

He leads us to the seperate door inside the room, instead of finding myself in darkness yet again, the dim light switches on as we enter. The atmosphere forced a sense of sadness within me as I followed the trail to Cane's chamber, his back facing even with our now approaching footsteps. 
Uneasiness settles deep within me, Dylan nudges me forward and stops his as well as William's footsteps knowing I needed space.

The pain within my heart grew deeper and deeper watching Cane, I loved him so dearly, yet for his own sake, we had to part, I wouldn't allow dad or William to punish him further, things have reached an uncontrollable extent, it was time to end it all.

I near the bars and stop in my path, ''Cane'' I whisper desperately, immediately making him lunge forward at the bars. His now shirtless form had been decorated with new bruises, ''Scarlett'' he whines painfully and stretches his hand out, I step closer allowing his touch to grace my cheeks as tears flowed from both mine and his eyes.

''They've hurt you more'' I close my eyes filled with deep regret, ''It's nothing Scarlett, for you I can take on death itself'' he states bravely but winces a little bit from the pain he forces a secret.

''That's why I have to do this'' I whisper utterly disturbed and take his hand in mine, his eyes widen as if hurt as I drop the ring into his grip.

''You're leaving me?'' His tone portraying nothing but betrayal, ''I don't have a choice Cane, William is prepared to free you, but dad won't, he will never accept us Cane, they will hurt you and torment you till you admit to leave me alone!'' A dozen tears force me to silence myself as his grip tightens on my hand, ''I will never leave you Scarlett'' he pleads with me for a stay.

''That's why I have to leave Cane! Before they hurt you more! Before they kill you!!'' Pain forces it's way through my chest.

My tears and sadness meant nothing to me, but his were valuable, I knew if I stayed longer I would surrender yet again to our love, which would only guarantee his death.

''L-let me g-go'' I weep beyond control and slide my hand out of his grip, my gaze remains fixed on the floor blurring as each second passed.