Ch 28: The Past

Amilia pov:

Being stuck here is awful but it has gotten better. The past couple weeks have been nicer than the beginning was.

I was to stay in my room or the library, no in-between. A guard was posted at my door at all times, just as one would follow me everywhere. I was allowed three meals, each one portion controlled by him. I was even required to shower everyday and be dressed according to whatever he likes.

This wouldn't be so bad to continually do for the past two months if it wasn't for his constant stare. I could feel his gaze on me, eating me alive and making my skin crawl. I have been too close to being manhandled by him to count, each one being thankfully saved by a meeting or someone visiting.

It's only a matter of time before I'm not saved. That means I need to leave. I've been trying to figure out a way or plan to escape. So far the only thing I've gathered is that night time is the best time to do so. Considering guards take breaks more often and rarely checked to see if