Chapter Thirty-Nine

Rayne

I'm yawning by the time I'm escorted back to my room.

My guard—Herbert—is right behind me. His demeanor toward me has changed completely and I can’t quite understand what has caused this massive change. During our earlier interactions, I had the feeling that he hated me. Now, he follows my every move, even when I have to go to the bathroom. He doesn’t look upset about it either. He nods at me whenever we make eye contact and I nod back.

I prefer it this way.

Being hated is…awful.

He opens the door for me and I walk inside. It’s the same room I was in earlier. They fixed the window and they’re busy putting bars on them from the outside. I frown. This will completely alter my view of the garden.

This isn’t at all what I wanted.

But since I can’t complain, I say nothing. Besides, this is better than being in Max’s room. I don’t want that to happen ever again. Herbert checks the room to make sure there isn’t anyone hiding under the bed or in the closet and then nods at me and