Olivia
Although I was forbidden to train, Damien did not confine me to his rooms. I was still allowed to wander freely through the castle.
I stood at the top of one of the ballroom staircases. I thought about throwing myself down the stairs. I was confident that I would not die.
Unfortunately, even if I did manage to injure myself, I would heal in time for the ceremony.
I had spent the day subtly testing myself. A small cut on my hand healed in a few minutes. Bruises faded almost as quickly as they appeared. I did not dare try anything more obvious, but I estimated that a broken bone would heal in days, not weeks.
I needed a new plan to delay the Acceptance Ceremony. If injuring myself would not do it, what would?
I could make Damien angry, and earn a punishment. I shuddered at th
