The Shadow's Captive

Chapter 24

Rory's mind was racing with thoughts of escape. She had been watching the guards' routines for weeks, studying their every move. And she was convinced that she had found a way out.

As she lay in bed, Rory's thoughts turned to Cassius. She knew that he was a monster, a man who would stop at nothing to get what he wanted. And she knew that she had to be careful, that she couldn't let him catch her.

But Rory was determined. She was determined to escape, to make a new life for herself. And she was willing to risk everything to make it happen.

As she drifted off to sleep, Rory's mind was filled with visions of freedom. She saw herself walking on the beach, feeling the sun on her skin and the wind in her hair. She saw herself laughing and smiling, surrounded by people who cared about her.

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