The world was dark when she woke up but Jermine preferred it pitch black instead of bright outside. Her captors would only leave her alone when night came. In the day, she was often beaten and ridiculed in her cage. Yet for some reason, something felt off about her situation.
That's right! Memories came flashing back all too quickly. The pain and buzzing surrounding her cage, the yelling, a heavy stench of blood and some tea with broth that made her fall asleep. Once everything clicked, Jermine bolted up from what felt like a soft bed, something she hasn't experienced for months since she was separated from her family and sold to the adventurers.
