FREYA'S POV: “Lucas… what do you mean? Why are you looking at me like that?”I dare not expect anything right now, but the bright look in his eyes and that warm smile brimming with excitement and joy, unlike the dead eyes he has been sporting from the first day I got here.“Please, tell me you’re not pulling my legs right now. That’s too expensive of a joke to play with!” I say, suddenly feeling some kind of anxiety taking hold of me.He walks in, kneeling down to my level and taking my hands.“I mean it, Freya. I’m here to take you out.” He repeats himself, chuckling with what looks like happiness.No…No way… There’s some sick game behind this somewhere.“I don’t believe you.” I turn away from him, turning into a ball. “You’re trying to mess with me, right? You’re trying to get my hopes up, then torture me in some sick way again, right?” I say, trembling while rocking myself back and forth and closing my eyes.“No, Freya. You really are free, I swear I’m not lying.” He says again.

FREYA'S POV: Please relax, I tell my body. We’re not in danger anymore.I take in a couple deep breaths before I let him touch me again. He slowly takes off my top, helping my hands out the arm holes, and unbuckling my jeans slowly.I shiver and gasp from every slight graze of his fingers against my skin, just as my breathing grows rushed. A mixture of anxiety and arousal messes up my thoughts and senses while warmth wells up in my groin.Looking down at him, the focused and plain look on his face while he strips me, I can’t help wondering how he’s able to stay so focused in this situation. Maybe he doesn’t find my skinnier body attractive anymore…Pain stings my heart while I bite my lip again, feeling heavy sadness settling in.He takes off my bra and panties, easily carrying me in his arms again and lowering me into the warm water that smells like roses.I sigh once my entire body is engulfed in the warmth, my tensed muscles fully relaxing.“Thank you.” I mutter, finally feeli

FREYA'S POV: I groan groggily, tossing and turning on the soft mattress that feels like cloud, fazing in and out of consciousness before I realize the big wide space next to me with lingering warmth where he was supposed to be.A wave of panic forces me up again, racing my heart faster and leaving me very much unnerved, till I look up properly and see him seating on the couch few feet ahead, watching the TV.I sigh once relief floods through me, like calming water. I’m not alone.Yet, I still dread the feeling, the fear of being left alone, a constant reminder of the shit I had been through that I desperately want to forget…so I can be myself again.While I tap on my chest in relief, he turns to me, realizing I’m awake now, sitting more upright and high on alert. His forehead twisted with worry.“You okay? Did you have a nightmare?” He asks.“No.” I respond, still patting on my chest.Surprisingly, I hadn’t had a single dream or nightmare which is a surprise. Possibly the sex had t

SILAS' POV:I look away before she walks through the gate and hop into the cab again. I can’t bear to watch her leave.If I do, I know I wouldn’t leave.I’d grab her by the hand and say everything I really want to say… that she’s mine and no one else’s.We’d go somewhere far, no matter how treacherous it may be and stay far away from father’s eyes.But she doesn’t deserve that. She doesn’t deserve to be on the run, constantly watching her back after she’s been through so much because of me. I wouldn’t put her through that.She deserves much more stability, and I can only give her that through this… I can’t lay claim on her no matter how much I want to.All this is for her.“Where to?” The Cab driver asks, looking at me through the mirror.I sigh now, tired exhausted…numb.“The Alpha’s royal estate.” I say.He raises a brow at me, clearly confused or curious as to why I would want to go there and such far distant at such a time.I could have summoned a driver, but I really don’t care

My eyes remain wide awake even when the sun slowly rises and nature’s light begins filling the room.Not even a wink of sleep visits me… I wonder why.I should be able to fall asleep, being on such a comfy bed far far away from that torture chamber. I had slept right next to Silas… yet I was unable to rest for a single moment.Now that it's morning, I feel even more exhausted than ever. Sadly, it’s just me that feels that way.Xena’s already up, bright and early, humming very loudly after she came back from having a bath and getting dressed.I groan in frustration, clogging my ears with the pillow.Now that my eyes are feeling heavy… if I could just fit in a moment's rest.“Are you awake?” She pops up right next to me suddenly.I jump up in fright, tumbling to the ground with my butt first from the intrusion I wasn't expecting.Now, my butt is sore and I feel a slight headache coming on.Well, there goes my sleep.“Oh, I’m sorry. Did I wake you up?” She asks, looking more guilty than