I must have fallen asleep.
When I wake up, there is just the merest hint of morning light coming in the barred window. I become alert immediately. I am alone.
The misery of the night before is gone. I feel so much better with clean water and food in my belly, and with a full night of sleep to clear my head.
Today, I escape.
I still have no clothing, but the sheet can be wrapped and tied around me to make a sort of a sheath dress. I do that swiftly, and begin to sneak out of the house, making sure to walk on the balls of my feet so I don’t make so much as a sound. This is the stealthy motion I use when hunting, but it is equally as useful now.
The door to my room isn’t locked. I roll my eyes to myself as I slip out of the room. They plan to keep me captive and they don’t even lock the
