Clementine:
"I do not understand," I told the old man, my eyes widening in shock.
"You will find out soon. For now, sleep well, my princess," he whispered.
That was all he said before I felt something strike my arm. It did not feel like a wolfsbane, but more like a sedative, because my eyes immediately began to feel heavy. Before I knew it, sleep took over.
During the car ride, I woke up a few times. Each time, someone gave me water and asked if I was comfortable.
It was different from before. That earlier journey had been painful, but now I was treated differently. I was even given a blanket and a pillow.
After what felt like hours, I finally began to regain consciousness. I expected to wake up in a basement again, tired, with cold chains and silver pressed into my skin. But that did not happen.
