I look at the closed door again. I was sitting on the floor in a corner of the room.
I can't bear hunger. It feels like someone is continuously punching in my stomach. My stomach feels light, like empty.
I don't know how much time has passed since Antigo left but it felt like years to me.
There is neither any clock nor any window so I can't even guess.
A knock sounded on the door before someone enters the room.
I knew it's not a crocodile. I will be surprised if he knows how to knock.
I hear a surprised gasp.
" I am gonna murder him, tonight. I have told him to deal with roughs in the dungeon, not in the packhouse."
I try to hide in dark. Her voice was scaring me.
"I don't want to go there again," I whispered to myself
“ oh so you are the one who is responsible for this mess”
Did I speak out loud?
Her dark green eyes stared at me.
She looks intimidating, unlike rose.
She gazed at my clothes then take a sharp breath.
"Did he do something to you?
I swear I m gonna rip his balls off and crush them in a chopper if he tries to force himself on anyone."
Her eyes start to glow than she bends over me and sniffs me "You don't smell like him.
Did he beat you?"
Her voice was soft this time.
I looked at her with my teary eyes.
"I am hungry," I said in a low voice
"Oh, poor girl. I will bring you breakfast. "
She turned fastly and left. She came again within seconds with a tray of pancakes and Nutella.
I lick my lips who was dry as the Sahara desert.
I tried to get up in a hurry but I felt dizzy and lost balance but she held me tightly and help me stand up.
"Don't get up too fast". She scolds in a motherly voice.
I took pancakes from her and starts eating like a medieval barbarian.
I couldn't control it.
"When did you eat last time, my child?"
she asks while brushing my hair aside softly.
I tried to reply but my mouth was full.
She smiled at me.
"My name is Martha."
"I am a haven," I replied when I was finally able to speak
"Kid, I have brought your clothes". She said to me and left.
I looked at the stripped shirt dress she brought.
I heaved a sigh of relief. At least it is not any other animal's skin.
I changed my clothes.
Now it's time to plan an escape.
Should I ask Martha for help?
No, I can't do that. She was kind to me but she works for crocodile and no one wants to lose their job for strangers.
* bam*
Suddenly the door was opened with a loud thud.
A man almost double of my size grabbed my wrist and starts dragging me.
"What are you doing?"
He didn't reply.
I asked, "what are you doing."
He ignored me again.
"Oh, so you won't answer me."
I bite on his hand with all force.
He pushed me away with his other hand and slapped me hard.
"I was taking you to alpha as he ordered but you are the one who wants the hard way." He shouted
He grabbed my wrist again and pulled me with him.
I was still in shock
What just happened.?
I could still feel a burning sensation on my cheeks.
My eyes well up with tears but I refused to cry.
I won't be weak.
He opened a door and pushed me in.
"So are you here?"
I meet his gaze and his face gets twisted in anger. I felt his eyes go soft for a second when he looks at my cheeks but it was gone as soon as it came.
I blinked my eyes fast so he won't see my tears.
" yeah I am here," I said to him.
A plate of chocolate pastry is on his desk.
Oh, I. He looked away then said
"I think starvation gives some life to your dead mind."
"So now tell me, what you are?"
I looked in his eyes and say
"Yes, you are right. I am a witch."
He gave me a death glare.
"I didn't know a slap can put you in your palace or I could have arranged it soon."
"I thought I have to make you jealous with these chocolate pastries to make you say the truth."
"Well, now, prove that you are a witch."
He sneered at me.
"See."
I took one chocolate pastry in my hand. "I am going to make it disappear."
He started at me with what the f**k? Look.
"Ok, do it."
I put the pastry in my mouth and eat it in one go.
"See, I did it."
He stood up and come towards me.
Do you think it's a joke?
I slapped him hard.
"Are you crazy? " he sneered at me
I slapped him again with full force.