Set free

Chapter 14 Amelia POV

He stormed from the room. I watched his tense retreating back as he went and let out a breath I hadn't realized I was holding. My eyes went to the lady in the room with me, she was watching him leave too. Then she slowly turned and looked at me. She had the kind of face that told you she was kind. She smiled at me and I didn't know why, but instantly I felt at ease with her. The guy who had been in my room a few times showed up where he had just left, standing near the door eyeing me like I was an exhibit. The movement had caught my eye for a moment, thinking he was back. When she saw I was looking in that direction, she looked back around.

" Off you go Tarrick " the older lady shooed him off with her hand.

He looked away from me towards her and smiled at her before he disappeared.

" My name is Janey "she spoke softly to me, quietly too, like she was speaking to a frightened child. I must look petrified if the worried look on her face was anything to go by.

" Amelia "I whispered back.

She hummed and nodded before stepping closer. Her eyes went down to my knee and she frowned. " How did this happen ? " She asked, stepping closer, her eyes flicking back at me to see how I had reacted. When she saw I hadn't jumped back, she stepped closer.

" I was a doctor, so I am just going to take a look at this. Is that OK ? " She asked.

I thought that explained a lot , she had that caring none threatening persona about her. Most likely many years of dealing with patients, which made me wonder why she was here ? Was she his mum or aunt or something?

I nodded, and she smiled again. Her hands were warm and gentle as she prodded and poked my knee. Then she asked me to bend my leg and then stand. She held out her hand for me to hold to help support me and I felt comfortable taking it. " How did you do this ? " She asked, not looking at me but looking down at my knee.

I felt embarrassment wash over me and I cleared my throat, my voice came out weak and full of shame. " I jumped from the window , lost my balance and fell. I hit it on the concrete. Then ran on it "her eyes snapped up to mine a frown on her face.

" I see, well, if I help you, can you walk down the hall for me? I have a room set up with equipment in I would like to x-ray it. I don't think you've broken it, but I just want to make sure there aren't any fractures or anything " she stood up straight while asking. I nodded, and she came beside me. " Swing your arm around my shoulders " she stated. I did as she asked, but before we could walk far, Dominic stormed back into the room. He didn't speak, he just walked straight to me. My damn heart picked up speed again and my breathing became erratic.

" Dom.." Janey went to speak to him, but he just bent, swept his arms under my legs again and swooped me back up. He took off out of the room, which left Janey chasing after us. I looked over his shoulder at her panicked, then he turned and kicked the door open and the sterile smell hit me. He marched up to a bed and placed me down. Janey came into the room out of breath and eyed him like he was an alien. He never looked at me. But the scent of alcohol had hit me, it hadn't been there before. Being close to him was both scary and, well, just scary for a few reasons.

" Shout me when she needs to go back "he told her as he stormed back out. She watched him go again, her brows drawn down, looking confused.

" What has gotten into that boy ? " She muttered under her breath.

The term boy seemed weird when used to describe him. He was no boy. He was all man and beast. He was like a caged animal, both majestic and feral. You didn't know if you wanted to stare at it in awe or run a mile from it.

She turned back to me and frowned, "Amelia, why are you here ? No offense, but he does not bring his female guests here. This is out of the ordinary " she stated.

I didn't know if I could say, she seemed lovely and kind. But she was also there with him, so I didn't know who she was or why she was there either. She could be just as cruel as him. I couldn't see it if I was honest, but people can be deceiving. I knew that. The girls at the schools would be majestic, polite-mannered ladies when people were watching. Then, when no eyes were on them, they were vile and cruel. Their beautiful angelic faces turned demonic with hatred in a split second.

" I am not so sure " I told her instead.

She tilted her head. "What is your full name, Amelia ? " She asked.

"Amelia Jasmine Vananti" I whispered, scared to say it too loudly.

Her eyes widened slightly, then she quickly made her face blank. She obviously knew that name. Knew who my father was.

" Let's get this knee looked at, shall we ? " She rushed out and turned her back and started busying herself, setting up what she needed. She remained quiet while she checked my knee over , I fell back against the bed and my mind went back to the woods. What had happened? Some part of me wanted to take my top off and see where it went, what he had planned? Then I remembered he had kidn*pped me and held me here , he was the one that was still undecided if I die and the fact I had embarrassingly had my first org*sm with barely a touch from him previously. He was a monster in a world full of them. I couldn't forget that. Plus, those voices rang in my head loudly. My father told me I would be someone's prize, the teachers telling me no man wanted a common sl*t.

" All done, nothing broken. Luckily, no fractures, just really bruised and swollen. I will get you an ice pack and some inflammatory painkillers in a few days and it should go down. I'll be right back " she hurried out of the room, her warm smile absent now she knew who I was. She seemed guarded now. Minutes later he came back, his face a mask of pure anger and agitation as he once again lifted me into his arms. He walked me in silence back to my room in his arms , and placed me on the bed. No words spoken, barely a glance. It was when his back was turned, and he was on his way out of the room, that he paused and spoke.

" Don't try to run again, the cliff's edge is dangerous. You can leave your room, but don't go snooping. Don't try to befriend any of the men to help you escape. They won't help you. If you want to go outside, someone will escort you out. In the morning I will show you what is out of bounds. Get some rest " he snapped, then left me alone. Janey came back with the pain meds and ice pack then she left too. Once again I was left alone. Still trapped.