I stand silently in the corner as the healer finishes packing his equipment. As soon as he opens the door, I lunge at him and grab onto his sleeve, pulling him back into the room. He stumbles, but I quickly dart past him and make a break for the door.
However, before I can even take one step outside, two large men grab hold of me from behind and prevent me from escaping. My heart races as they drag me back into the room.
"Trying to escape again?!" A sneering voice asks in disgust.
I avoid his eyes and instead take in my surroundings. My prison is just a small cottage nestled deep within a forest. A narrow path leads deeper into the woods, and I can only assume it leads to Jasper's village. But before I can contemplate my escape any further, rough hands grab me and forcefully throw me back into the house. I feel like a rag doll with the way I am being treated.
"Pathetic," the guard spits before slamming the door.