Days rolled into weeks, weeks rolled into months.
More prisoners had become sick, and almost a quarter had passed on.
The guards no longer watched them as vigilantly as they used to.
Ehi assumed it was their fear of catching the "black sickness" (as they called it) that kept them away.
She had regained her full strength and could move around better now.
She spent her time helping "iye Ose"(Ose's mother)treating the sick ones.
Her bond with Ose had grown stronger over time. She slept closer to him as he had instructed.
Although she knew it was for her protection, she couldn't help but smile when the warmth from his body seeped into hers whenever he was close.
For the first time in a while, she felt the tiniest hint of joy in her heart.
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Everyone began to stir up as some guards rushed into the room, aggressively shoving the people in their way.
The leader stood in the middle, barking out orders to the guards.
Her eyes trailed behind him and she saw that vile man.
Marcus stared directly at her with a smirk on his face, causing her to shrink behind Ose who had been standing next to her since the guards walked in.
"We will be arriving in my country soon, and you will all be sold to new masters."
"It is in your good interest to be on your best behavior, as your new master will not be as gentle in lashing out punishments."
"You are expected to serve your new masters your whole life and do not even think about escaping because you will be caught, your limbs ripped apart causing you to die a slow and horrid death."
Everyone shivered at the leader's last statement.
She did not miss the menacing glare Marcus sent her way as they walked out of the room.
She felt a hand on her shoulder as she broke down for the millionth time since she was captured.
Furthermore, she cried for her iye, her kinsmen, her new friends, and most of all, she cried for her future as Ose gently rocked her and whispered soothing words in her ear.
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