SARAH “Remember that you are still under me, kindly obey my commands till I have let you go. Besides, I didn’t make this rule, and you are free not to come. I don’t want you to give Maya a wrong impression. However, do not ever disobey my orders next time.” Jackson conveyed to me. I swallowed. I must have been too hard on him in front of everyone, as a matter of fact. I felt slightly bad about that. “I would honor the invitation and see what Inkstone has for me,” I mumbled. I was too shy to look at him after making such a mistake. “Do whatever suits you. I will leave by seven in the morning, if you do not catch up with me before then, look for your way around.” Jackson forewarned me. I ate the remaining food in silence, and no one dared say or discuss a dime about what happened. Afte

