The Bigshot's Superstar Wife - Chapter 90

Chapter 90: A Way Out
The Princess walked through the dense forest, each step dragging her deeper into the tangled web of trees, vines, and shadows.

The lush underbrush seemed endless, the towering trees blocking any hint of the outside world.

Every direction looked the same, lush green foliage stretching as far as the eye could see. It was as if the forest itself was alive, purposefully pulling her further in, preventing her escape.

The journey had already lasted for an entire day, and as the sun dipped below the horizon, a chill settled in the air.

The princess, though accustomed to hardship, couldn’t help but feel the weight of exhaustion creeping in.

Her limbs ached from the constant movement, her mind clouded with worry. How long would she be lost in this forest?

How much longer before her attackers found her? The thought of being trapped without any way to communicate with the outside world gnawed at her, and her resolve wavered.

There was no clear direction anymore. They had moved for hours, but every step seemed to lead them deeper into the heart of the wilderness.

Despite all their efforts, there was no sign of a way out. The forest had swallowed them whole, and time seemed to stretch endlessly in the eerie quiet of the night.

By the time the moon hung high in the sky, casting a soft glow through the leaves above, the princess and her small group had no choice but to rest.

They found a small clearing, sheltered by thick trees and dense undergrowth, offering them a brief reprieve.

The princess sat on a large stone, pulling her cloak tighter around her, the weariness catching up to her as she watched the moonlight dance on the leaves above.

One of the guards murmured softly, “Princess, we must keep moving. The longer we stay in one place, the more likely we’ll be found.”

She nodded, but before she could respond, she heard something in the distance. The subtle hum of engines, faint but distinct against the background of the night’s silence.

Her pulse quickened, and she stood up, scanning the surrounding trees. The faint outline of lights appeared, moving swiftly through the forest.

“They’re coming,” she said, her voice calm but laced with urgency. “Prepare yourselves.”

As the distant hum grew louder, the princess’s thoughts raced. Who could it be? Could it be another group of attackers? Or was it someone else, perhaps a rescue party?

Regardless, she couldn’t afford to take chances. She raised her hand, signaling her guards to take defensive positions as the shadows grew closer.

The sound of engines became clearer, and soon, the glow of headlights pierced the darkness. The princess tensed, but as the vehicles came into full view, she froze.

It was a military patrol, their uniforms and vehicles confirming their origin.

The vehicles had the insignia of the Demerin clan, a silver crescent moon encircling a dark star. Her heart skipped a beat.

“Demerin,” she whispered, a flicker of hope igniting in her chest. They were her sister-in-law’s family’s military. This was the rescue she had been waiting for.

The leader of the group, a tall and sturdy soldier, halted the vehicle and stepped out. His sharp eyes immediately fell on her. “Identify yourself.”

The princess stepped forward, her cloak billowing around her as she straightened her posture.

Her heart raced with the realization that this could be her one chance to escape the forest and get to safety.

“I am Prin…” She hesitated but quickly gathered herself. She had to maintain the façade for her own protection.

“I am a member of the Jericho family, and I request your assistance. Please, take me to Asenus planet immediately. I cannot stay here any longer.”

The soldier seemed momentarily taken aback, as if questioning her claim. His gaze flickered to her cloak and then to the guards who had surrounded her.

But before he could say anything, one of the soldiers from the patrol interjected, “Major General Lawrence Demerin will want to speak to her. We should contact him.”

A sense of relief washed over the princess, though she kept her expression neutral.

The fact that they were contacting Lawrence, Athena’s older brother, filled her with a sense of purpose.

Lawrence was one of the highest-ranking members of the Demerin family’s military, if anyone could help her, it was him.

The soldiers quickly pulled out communication devices and established a secure line to Lawrence. As the call went through, the princess could barely contain her anticipation.

“Major General Demerin,” the soldier spoke into the device.

“We have a situation. A woman claims to be from the Jericho family and requests transportation to Asenus. We need your decision on how to proceed.”

There was a long pause before the familiar voice of Lawrence came through, calm but filled with authority. “Is she in possession of identification?”

The soldier turned to the princess, who nodded and handed over a set of documents.

They were carefully forged, showing the princess’s fake identity as a member of the Jericho family, a convenient lie to protect her true identity.

The soldier passed the documents to his commander, who reviewed them quickly before turning back to the communication device.

“We’ve confirmed her identity. She’s cleared for entry into our warship. Prepare the ship for immediate departure.”

A brief sigh of relief escaped the princess as the soldier lowered the device and turned back to her. “You’re in luck. Major General Lawrence has authorized your transport. Come with us.”

The princess, feeling the weight of her fake identity press down on her shoulders, followed the soldiers to their warship.

Her heart was racing, unsure of what this journey would mean. She had to stay hidden, for if her true identity were revealed now, everything would fall apart.

Inside the warship, she was given a small, private room to rest.

The soldiers seemed to understand her need for quiet, and she quickly settled down, taking the time to gather her thoughts.

As the ship lifted off from the dense forest and began its journey through space, the princess’s mind raced with questions.

What would Lawrence think of her? Would he see through the deception? Would he recognize her for who she truly was?

But despite the uncertainty, she was certain of one thing, the war was on the horizon. And she had to be prepared.

The stone core Lawrence’s team was searching for, the one that had to do with the Demerin family, was a key piece of a much larger puzzle.

And she would need all the answers she could find to survive what was coming.