Rae’s POV
I’m nervous, is it separate baths or a communal bath? I’ve never bathed with other people before, I’ve always been to embarrassed to do so. I remember back in High School during Physical Education I couldn’t even change in front of other girls in the locker room. I had to change in one of the bathroom stalls. I can see the women going into a doorway, I suppose this is the bath. I tense up when I enter the room and see the large shallow pool below.
Going down the steps I start looking around not really paying to much attention to where I was going. I see guards spread out above looking down at us as I continue walking down the stairs. Suddenly the rope pulled hard and with my hands tied like this I started to fall unable to catch my balance. Just as sudden as the rope pulled a strong hand grabbed my arm. When I turned around to look it was Jeong gripping my arm that kept me steady. It surprised me, he was so close.
 
Jeong’s POV I cant believe I got caught up looking at her eyes, what’s wrong with me. I can’t help but watch her, she’s not going to fall again is she? Seeing her make it to the bottom and look up at me had my mind at ease. I head back up the stairs before I let the chain ropes go. Looking around I can see the men all excited watching the women strip down and wash. I see Zviad gripping the railing grinning as he watches her. I look down at her and notice she’s hesitating. Please don’t give us an excuse to go down there. Looking at Zviad tighten his grip, I know he’d spring into action as soon as he thinks he can. Oh good she’s taking her dress off. Sigh, why is she taking so long. My nerves are shot not knowing if I can stop Zviad if she refuses to wash. My heart cant take this stress. I can tell from here she is trembling and Mary is trying to calm her down. Is she crying? I can’t help but feel concerned. I see Ma
Jeong’s POV As I’m running towards the cell I wonder if it’s one of the women who overdosed on the drug. It can’t be her right? When the vision of the cell is in view I see Mary crying holding onto her lifeless body. Anger wells up in me, it wasn’t Zviad right. Opening the door I yell at the women, “Don’t you dare move or else!” Then quickly running over to Mary and her “What happened?” Mary sobbing “I don’t know, when we got back from the bath she.. she..” I can see she is covered in welts and a rash. Mary trying to pull herself together with tears rolling down her face. “She has a high fever and passed out, it’s affecting her breathing now.” I quickly pick her up and cradle her in my arms while I rush out of the cell. The guard shouts “Sir the door!” I use my power to shut and lock the door and conti
Rae’s POV I find myself waking in another unknown place. An all to familiar smell filled my nose making me grimace. Twitching my hands I realize I’m on some sort of bed? Opening my eyes I slowly take in my surroundings looking from one side to the next. I freeze in place when I see Jeong sitting down leaning against a desk sleeping at the far end of the room. I try to sit up but my aching and hurting body wont let me. Sinking back into the bed I let out a sigh while closing my eyes. I start recalling what had happened after the bath seeing my skin flare up at an alarming rate. I’ve had rashes and welts before but I’ve never had a reaction that went past that. Was there something else I didn’t see? I reach up and take the oxygen mask off and take in a deep breath. I hear a quiet rustle at the far end of the room and soft steps coming closer to me. “You should leave that on for the time being.” Jeong said with worry
Rae’s POV The next morning after waking up I notice the rash has completely disappeared. I’m so relieved since I wont have to go back for another treatment. Again Jeong and two men showed up with the food. When I went to look, the water was fine but I saw those stupid green lights wiggling all over the bread again. “There’s no end to this.” Realizing I just said that out loud and notice Jeong only feet away watching me in the hallway. I brush it off and grab two bowls of water and leave back to my spot giving Mary a bowl. After sitting down I heard someone clear their throat and when I looked Jeong had moved in the hallway towards the side of the cell where we sat. He then proceeded to toss two clean rolls my way and I caught them. Afterwards he walked off. Looking over the rolls they are fine and I hand one to Mary. Mary nudges me “Looks like he’s got the hots for you.” Annoyed “In his dream
Rae’s POV Another day. The same stupid green swirling lights in the bread. Jeong still tossing two piece my way. After they leave with the trays I go back to trying to make an orb show at the end of my finger tips but all I get are sparks. I lean back against the wall aggravated “I don’t get it, what am I doing wrong.” Mary sits there thinking as she leans the side of her face onto her pulled up knees looking at me “Hmm, maybe you’re over thinking it?” “Huh, maybe” as I close my eyes. My head is hurting from trying to focus so much. Mary with a smile “You’ll get it. I know you will.” I feel Mary quickly move next to me as she grabs and squeezes my hands. When I open my eyes I see all the men appearing in front of our cell. Let me guess another bath time? Jeong’s POV I’ve been dreading this, but it’s time for them to bathe ag
Jeong’s POV The water stops as she stands there in the shower stall. I quickly reach down grabbing the freshly washed garments that I placed earlier and walked over draping them on the divider. I’m close enough that I can see all the way down to her feet. She has a killer body. I see her face turn red. Is she allergic to this soap? The doctors told me she most defiantly wouldn’t be. She holds her breasts with her right arm and hand while reaches back and grabs the clothes with her left still facing away from me. I can’t help but lick my lower lip as I watch her breasts bounce with the movement. I suddenly feel embarrassed after I realize what I’ve done and turn around trying to compose myself. When I turn back towards her I see she is already completely dressed. I throw up another chain around her wrists and begin taking her out. Once she hits the locker room the auto dryer kicks in and instantly dries her off. Whoever figured that out a
Unknown POV In a large dark room illuminated only by a crackling fire within a majestic marble fireplace sat an unknown man. In a high back chair holding a glass of bourbon he sat with his back towards the door gazing at the fire. It was the middle of the night, only the unknown man with his butler standing guard at the door. The butler bowed and gestured for a man to enter the room “He’s been waiting for you young lord.” Zviad is now seen walking into the room while the butler closes the doors behind him. Zviad walks towards the man and bows. The man seated takes a drink of his bourbon. After drinking he gazes at the glass as he tilts it back and forth looking at the mirrored reflection of Zviad bowing. “Everything is ready. Tomorrow you will help me with the wench.” Zviad continues to bow “As you wish my lord.” The man sets his drink down onto t
Jeong’s POV Reading the orders I cant help but clench my fists wrinkling the papers. Even though the future heir was assassinated before he was ever born, it doesn’t change the fact that she murdered two ranking officials in what they deemed cold blood. They aren’t even considering her years of torture and their planned murder to justify it since she is considered property and not a living being. These pigs. Looking over at the man seated in front of my desk I can’t help but want to shove this order down his throat. Mr Takvorian, one of the six high ranking officials over seeing the project. He is considered a national treasure, removing him from the face of the planet would start a war. “When do you plan on carrying out these orders?” With a devious grin Mr Takvorian answers “No time like the present.” I see the apple doesn’t fall to far from the tree. “Very well.” Leaving the office I notic