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Cassy sat sullen on the bed. After hitting and screaming at at the door for hours, she had finally come to the conclusion that she couldn't escape.

The windows were too high off the ground and jumping was going to end in sure death.

She sat with her head on her knees, embracing herself. She had to find a way out. Cassy looked out the window, at the skies beyond. It was growing darker by the minute and judging from Lino's words, they would be riding out soon.

She was angry. If she found a way out of her room, she would throttle him. She couldn't believe he was doing this to her. Locking her up while he rode off to war.

What if she never saw him again?

That too and he was injured. He could not fight in that state. It was by all means dangerous.

Her ears perked at the sound of movement behind the door and she jumped from the bed, careening toward the door. She knew it had to be him since he rarely ever let people into his chambers.

"Lino? Let me out of he