Chapter 25

Madison's POV

I got a hold of myself, and covered my mouth with my palms immediately. What the f*** is wrong with my running mouth? Why did I have to question the master?

Of course, you don't expect me to get a response from the Master, do you? He walked out of the chamber, and I ran after him. In as much as I was happy that I wasn't going to trek, I was afraid because I couldn't help but think about how I was going to ride with him in his golden cart.

I followed him out of the chambers. For the first time, I saw the entrance of castle. The Castle looked more like a dream house, who would have thought that's such a nice house is where innocent women are being tortured?

"Get in" The Master's mean voice smacked me out of my thoughts. That was when I realized that the Golden cart was in front of us already. I nodded my head, and hopped into the cart.

I wasn't going to sit because I wouldn't sit down before the master does. Furthermore, I stood right in front of it, and the master sat down. He turned his gaze at me, and goosebumps ran down my spine. Why is he looking at me? Did I do something wrong? Lots of questions kept running through my mind.

"Are you dumb? Or are you simply playing dumb? Take your seat, and don't let me repeat myself again" The Master can never speak with a nice voice at least. I gulped hard, and sat down immediately.

The cart took off, and then I thought of Mona. What does she mean by we are going to a place worse than hell? I was trying to calm myself down, but I couldn't.

I was so tensed. Despite the fact that I was curious to know where we are being taken to, I still couldn't help but get a heart skip each time I thought of the master sitting right in front of me. Is this not worse than a punishment?

We had no conversations... Of course, you don't expect us to. He kept smoking tobacco, and I ended up coughing even if I tried to stop myself. Gosh! I'm allergic to smoke. But he doesn't even care to know how I was trying to cope with the smoke he was puffing on my face.

Riding in the master's golden cart is actually interesting, because for the first time I was able to see the world again. A world outside the big castle.

"When am I ever going to regain my freedom again? When am I ever going to be allowed to walk on the streets however I want? I bet that's not possible anymore, there's no way I'll be able to escape from the castle with the kind of security in it" I thought, and a smile escaped my lips. I turned my gaze to the master to find out that he was actually staring at me with his glaring eyes.

On seeing him, I choked immediately. He still didn't take his eyes off.

"You still have the guts to smile?" He replied with a smirk that signified nothing but danger.

"Huh?" I mumbled, and he rolled his eyes.

"I'm sure you don't know where you're going to that's why you still have the guts to smile" He turned his gaze away. Cold shivers ran down my spine. Where the hell are they taking us? Why do they all keep talking about the valleys?

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We got to a bigger castle, and the golden cart stopped in front of it. The Master stood up, and headed out of the cart first.

"Are you insane? Don't you know that you're supposed to fall on your feet when you see the master standing?" The guard pulled my neck, and I fell on my feet immediately. The fall was sudden, so I bruised my knees.

You think I'm going to cry like I used to, right? Nah! I'm used to it already. The Master didn't even spare a glance at me before walking into the bigger castle that looked more like a temple.

I joined the other slaves, and marched into the castle. We were all novices, there was no one to ask because we don't know.

"Do you know where we are being taken to?" One of the slaves tapped my shoulder, and I shrugged. I didn't even know what to tell her.

"Someone told me that we are going somewhere worse than hell" I mumbled those words with a heavy heart. The master already headed into the castle with Axel his favorite guard.

"What?" A gasp escaped her lips, but it was loud, and the guards heard her.

"Shut the f*** up" They landed a whip on her back, and she winced in pains. I waved at her gesturing her to stay calm. She looked visibly scared, and for the first time I saw someone who's worse than I am.

Whatever it is that awaits us in the valley's castle, I pray we're able to save it. Life of a slave!

Mona's POV:

Beads of sweats rolled down my face, and I felt like I was suffocating. Gosh! I just need to get the hell out of here before I lose my breath, and end up dying.

I needed to make sure that I heard no one's voice before I can leave this place. If not, I will not only be punished but also stoned to death. That's the price of the crime I'm committing right now.

You're wondering where I am right now, aren't you? Well, you won't want to know, but I'm going to tell you anyway.

I'm in the f****** car boot! To be honest, I feel like I'm going to choke to death. I managed to get out of the car boot sweating profusely.

"I will make sure I help Madison if not, she won't be able to survive a place like this" I thought, and sneaked into the castle.....