Chapter 105 The Escape Attempt

Genevieve sat rigidly on the cold, unforgiving metal chair, her wrists still bound with coarse ropes. The estate’s damp, stone walls seemed to close in on her, suffocating her with their oppressive silence. The distant sounds of the house, footsteps, muffled voices, were a reminder that she was far from free, far from the life she had once known. Her pulse quickened, but she knew she couldn’t afford to show fear. She had learned that much over the past few days. Her breath was shallow as the guard approached, his footsteps echoing ominously down the narrow hallway. He looked down at her, a smirk tugging at his lips, clearly enjoying her helplessness. “What now, little bird? Still waiting for a knight in shining armor?”