Staying in the castle was nearly unbearable. Kai wouldn't leave you alone despite his claims to hate you.

His father was cruel and his brother, Kitt, was always busy. Spending time with the servants was difficult when they were busy.

You were only there to stay till you parents were done with their royal duties in the other kingdom.

A horse and the woods to escape. The tree were tall and covering the sun. It wasn't a comforting forest, but it was an escape.