Chapter Thirty-Two
The Escape
When I opened my eyes I was lying in a bed surrounded by the Bishop, the Prefect, Dr. Doral and Mother Superior. Where was Mr. Kristoff? Why wasn’t I at The Sanctuary? Dr. Doral touched my forehead.
“The fever has past,” the Doctor said.
Confused, I looked down at my body. The ropes were gone. I touched my throat. Kristoff’s room key and necklace had been removed and the gold cross was once again around my throat. I slipped my hands under my gown to touch my breasts. The n****e clamps and crystal pendants were gone.
“Why is she…” the Bishop asked.
“Do not be alarmed, Your Grace. She’s not yet aware of her surroundings,” Doctor Doral said.
“Where am I?” I asked.
“You’re here in the abbey. In your room, child,” Mother Superior said.
“I’m not in The Sanc
