Chapter Fifty Four

Scarlett’s POV

My heart raced as I watched the soldier's reaction to the empty cage. His frustration was evident in his exclamation, but it didn't reveal his true intentions. Was he expecting to find me there? Or was he simply following orders to investigate the cage?

As conflicting thoughts swirled in my mind, caution became my guiding principle. I couldn't afford to reveal myself prematurely, not when my safety and the safety of those I cared about hung in the balance. I needed more information, a clearer understanding of this soldier's allegiances.

Keeping my distance, I retreated further into the shadows, observing the soldier as he inspected the cage. His brow furrowed with a mixture of confusion and concern. It was clear that he had expected to find someone inside. But who? And why?

My curiosity gnawed at me, urging me to step forward, to confront him and demand answers. But reason tempered my impulsive desires. I couldn't let emotions cloud my judgment. I had to be cautious, to