Twenty Two

LAURA

I looked at the moon boldly now, without fright and thought about the beautiful moments I had spent with him. The little fight we fought. And how I'll always make a mountain out of a molehill whenever I was with him.

The cool breeze from the wind had dried my sweat and the night became more calm and quiet. I unknowingly fell asleep.

The morning sun pierced into my eyes and my skin. I squinted my eyes trying to hide from it but my effort was to no avail. I tried and struggled to release myself from the clutch of these ropes. But I was only hurting myself, I obtained a few scars from the struggle.

My belly roared angrily. I was very hungry. I sat there thinking of how Cassey would have cried her eyes out thinking of me.

By now a search party would have been organized at the palace, today. Killian knows my scent so there wouldn't be a problem finding me.

The armed men came into the room and sat beside me.

“Morning morning sister, how was your night,” man 1 asked.

“I think she's up