7 Years

The Chains tightened around his neck. The guard pulling them mocked his helplessness.
"Beg Dog!" He demanded, pulling harder. Soren was no dog, he wouldn't beg, even though doing so caused him more pain
Wheezing he said, "I refuse" The guard snickered, pulling his chains back more, making his neck bend back in order for him to keep breathing.
"You've earned yourself a long time here in this Jail. You're pretty face won't last very long. And when you get out, they'll be no hint of good looks left. That is, should you make it out" The guard laughed, letting the chains go, and leaving Soren to take in huge asps of air.
Sorens eyes followed the guard out. It hurt to swallow and his neck was left red. As he tried to control his breathing, he realized his true situation. Soren Falkener was now a prisoner and slave to the very Kingdom he swore his life to protect. Closing his eyes he mouthed a few words before saying "amen"