CHAPTER 79

There was a pounding in my head. I opened my eyes slowly trying to get familiar with where I was and what happened. My hands were both behind my back and my legs were chained. I lay on the floor helplessly.

"Who is there? Help" I called out.

I stepped out of my room and I was attacked. Was it a rogue? How did they get into the building? Did Rome know I was missing?

"Help!" I screamed, hoping that someone would hear my cries and come to my rescue. But no one came.

My voice echoed and it seemed like I was just the only one around for miles. I struggled to roll onto my back and get a better view of the environment. I was in a clearing. Tall trees surrounded the area. It didn't look familiar in the slightest. The pain in my hand became too much and I moved to my side again.

I tried to work the ropes but they wouldn't come loose. After struggling for a while with no fruitful effort, I decided to relax and reserve my energy for later. My eyes dropped and I fell asleep soon enough. And