Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Gwen
I don’t know how long I’ve been here. Probably too long. If Dal’s whips don’t kill me, hunger will. I need to get out of here. I’ve had enough.
I’ve been in Dal’s stronghold since I was 5. Since then I’ve been trained relentlessly, shaping me into Dal’s perfect picture of a servant. Doing all her dirty work. She puts me on missions so often. The other girls here pity me and envy me at the same time. And I hate both. I don’t need your pity. And how could you envy me when I get a whipping session every time I step out of line, even if it’s such a small mistake?
Dal is beautiful beyond imagination. She has shiny black hair, sparkling eyes, and skin white as snow. You’d think with 18 years of training I’d have the guts to escape this hell, but no. I am still here, training and molding myself to Dal’s satisfaction.
But tomorrow’s the day. I’ve made myself an irreproachable plan. I’m going to get out of here for good.
Dal whips me over and over, creating a sick sound. “I hope this teaches you a lesson, b*tch.” She snarls. “You’ve never failed a mission before. What changed?” Whip! Again and again she cracks the whip. “They boarded the boat and left before I could get there! What did you want me to do? Jump in the ocean and swim?” I exclaim. Dal hisses. Sh*t. “That’s another session for you.”
