Dominated

Chapter 17 - A letter...and then some

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Chapter 17 – A letter...and then some

Alyssa

I woke up with a slight pain in my abdomen. That was the only indicator that told me of the ordeal I went through. I sat up slowly trying to get an idea of where I was. I was in some sort of bedroom, but I had no idea where. My clothes had been removed and I was in a loose fitting gown. It was a little too big and on the old side. My memory was a little fuzzy and my throat felt parched. I had no recollection of how I got off the island or how I ended up in this little cottage-type house.

I was still thinking about it when the door opened and a plump old lady with greying hair came into the room.

“Good, you’re awake. How do you feel? You must be hungry. I made you some soup. It’s not much but it should appease your hunger.”

I stared at her but didn’t take the soup. “Where am I,” I said.

“You’re in my home. Well what used to be my home, anyway. Now it’s a sort of shelter. I’m Maria I’ve been caring for you the past four days. When I came across you, you were on the brink of death and knocking on its doors.”

Four days? I had been out for four days? There was no possible way I could have healed within four days with the type of injury I had. This woman knew more. I was stabbed, and within four days there wasn’t even a scar, only some tenderness? I was missing something.

“I’m sorry, I don’t understand. What planet am I on?”

“Atron dear. You’re in a little village called Qreek on the outskirts of town, not far from the kingdom actually.”

“How did I end up here in this village, in your home?”

“I don’t know how you ended up in the village, but as for ending up here, my son brought you. I’m the village healer, so it was only natural that I cared for you.”

“Thank you so much for all you have done Maria, and for your hospitality, but I must get going. Now that I know where I am, I can easily find my way to my children, they’re waiting for me.”

“Aren’t you going to eat first? You haven’t eaten in four days. I can get my son to take you where you want to go. He has a car.”

“That won’t be necessary. You have been very kind to me. I will eat what you have brought, but I have to leave as soon as I’ve finished.”

“No problem dear.”

She left me with a bowl of soup and some rolls. I was extremely hungry because I hadn’t eaten in four days. The meal was gladly welcomed and greatly appreciated. Right as I was finished with the food she had given me, Maria came back with my clothes. My hand automatically went to my neck to check if my necklace was still there. It was. Not only did I have Dimtiri’s wedding ring on it, I added my own as well. Now two rings, half of the same whole hung on my necklace.

I thanked Maria once again for all she had done for me during the past couple of days. I would find a way to repay her for her kindness somehow, and I told her this. She was still adamant about letting her son drive me, but I told her I would be fine because I knew the area well. Maria was concerned that I needed more rest, and to appease her mind I told her I would stay one more night and then be on my way. She seemed satisfied with this. I was worried about my children. I just hope Kai managed to get them to safety. I don’t know what I would do if I go back to that place and they’re not there.

It’s been six months since I left the castle. I told myself I would never set foot in that place again. That place destroyed my life and took my husband from me. I won’t have the same faith befall my children. With one last thank you to Maria I followed her son out to his car.