Trapped

HAZEL -

"You've been cooped up in this bedroom for two days straight!" Rachael exclaims as soon as I open the door. "Please get outside and soak up some sun later, have fun and relax will you?"

Three days have passed since the encounter with Grigori. I've been remaining in the security of the guest room except when I dined with the servants in the servant's quarter.

"I just don't feel like it," I replied glumly. I glance at the time, 5:40 am. How can I relax, knowing that I can't escape your enemies even after I have left your residence? And if I don't leave, your demonic brother will murder me instead.

"oh come on, tell me what's bothering you? Is it the upcoming court case on Friday?" She inquires sternly.

Oh great, I forgot about the litigation I filed against my father. Not only was my life in complete peril, but chances of moving back in with baba were fully shattered beyond repair. He must have read the mailed court summons by now. He's probably wished death on me every hour sin