CHAPTER 16

Hazel’s POV

I spent the entire day staring through the window and waiting for the night to fall. No one else came to see me and I was thankful for that. I didn’t want a distraction. I wanted peace and silence so I could focus on my escape.

As soon as it started getting dark I stood up and approached the window. I looked down at the small clearing between the packhouse and the edge of the forest. I was afraid that there would be guards walking around, but thankfully, I saw no one.

I had to go. I had to leave while I still had the chance.

I turned around and rushed toward one of the chairs that were placed around the coffee table. I pulled it toward the bedroom door and jammed the back of the chair under the doorknob. I had to at least slow them down.

I rushed back toward the window and looked outside one more time. There were no guards walking around.

It was now or never.

I opened the window and glanced behind my shoulder. No one was coming. No one was at the door. No one was going to