Forever Caged

“Miss?” Benjamin scoffed. “How can I believe anyone miss me when a monster had taken over the house?” The anger on Benjamin was clear and Josie stepped back in fear however Shawn continue to smile. “You let a monster take control of this castle and hope that I will be comfortable?”

“I don’t think I understand what you are trying to say, uncle,” smiled Shawn, his smile looked innocent that it was difficult to believe otherwise. But seeing his smile only angered Lord Benjamin who stared at him as though he wanted to end the young man’s life.

“Forget it. Bring me to your mother now,” he ordered and Shawn nodded obediently.

Before he left, he held Josie’s hands, smiling tenderly as though pouring his concern on her, “I know that you still want to talk but let’s continue this soon.”

“Yes, of course,” Josie quickly said, curtsying to appear polite only to hear a sharp scoff coming from Shawn’s uncle.

Josie looked at herself, feeling embarrassed that she didn’t look well dressed and accept