Chapter 83

Rose's POV

As I succumbed to the temporary respite of unconsciousness, time slipped away, taking with it the chaos and fear that had haunted me.

When I finally opened my eyes, the sun had risen high in the sky, casting its warm rays. The forest seemed to breathe with a renewed sense of life, and I knew I had to continue my search for help.

Pushing myself up, I winced as my sore muscles protested the movement. The pain in my ankle throbbed incessantly, a constant reminder of the trials I had endured and the ones I'm still enduring.

With a deep breath, I steadied myself and began walking, determined to find a place bustling with people who could provide the assistance I desperately needed.

The forest gradually transformed, transitioning from dense foliage to scattered clearings. Shafts of sunlight illuminated the path ahead, casting intricate patterns on the forest floor.

As I walked, my mind raced, replaying the events that had led me to this point. The men who pursued me, their crue