Anelisa

He only scoffed and then yanked me on his back. My bones lost their function as I grabbed his neck while he walked with me away from this terrifying cave.

He brought me to my room and, shockingly, helped me tend to my injuries.

I couldn't even speak as I watched him carefully bind my injury. He didn't let the maid do it, and when he was done, he had me lie on the bed.

But I didn't want to. What if he could be an ally and help me escape? I lay on the bed, eyes fixed on him as he intended ...