Chapter Twenty-Seven

 

Daphne's Point of View

 

As I was getting out of the shower, I could hear Hannah's bubbly voice calling my name. I poked my head out of the bathroom and let her know that I was only going to be a moment. I hurried and dried off and threw my clothes on before tying my hair up ina ponytail. Today I was finally leaving, and surprisingly I had mixed emotions about it. I was happy to be leaving here, that I was no longer a slave. On the other hand, this place is all I have ever known. I am a little anxious about going to a place that is completely brand new. I truly wonder what my future holds.

 

“Are you ready to see your new home?” Hannah is already bouncing around the room, a wide smile capturing her face. Her energy is contagious, and I find myself getting excited about it as well. “ I can not wait for you to see the house; I think you are going to love it. Oh, and I can show you around our little town, and my favorite café and coffee shop.” Hannah is very excited, and I laugha little at how fast she is rattling off places she wants to go. “Alright well let's go get you all packed up, because I am ready to get there.”

 

I lead Hannah out of Caleb’s room and take her to the back stairs. There is a comfortable silence between us. I start getting a little nervous as we get closer to my room. I know that it is not much, but for so long it has been my sanctuary.

to grab the few books that I

 

to bring with me too when Theo and Caleb bought me. Daphne I

first time to someone else. Looking at my bedroom after spending the night in the green room with Caleb I can finally see

 

personality is shining through again, she is trying to put me at ease, and it is working. I walk in and lead Hannah over to where there is a loose floorboard near the corner. In this little hole is the only treasure I own, my books. The floorboard is being stubborn today and does not come up as easily

 

is seeing my room. I know that it is not much, but it was mine. Having him here raises my anxiety. I do not know what he is thinking as he looks around the room. He does not say much but walks over and grabs my clothes. That is all Iown, and I am ready to go

 

bags, throwing my possessions into his bags. He then calls Theo and too soon we are ready to go to my new

 

I got my first broken nose, the place by the steps where my mother whipped me with a belt. The coffee table that had

 

in time.

 

most though is the lack of activity throughout the manor house. I did not expect my mother and father to come see me off as they had Scarlet, but

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