When Selena noticed that darkness had descended upon the estate, and her father lay fast asleep, with the servants preoccupied and indifferent to her actions, she seized the opportunity to slip away unnoticed.
Her destination was clear: the stables nestled just beyond the manor, where she intended to choose a horse and embark on a journey of freedom. She had diligently packed supplies, confident they would last her until she reached the nearest village.
The allure of liberation beckoned her forth, an irresistible force pushing her to break the chains of her constrained life.
Upon entering the stables, Selena's eyes swept over the assortment of horses. She understood that Ruby was unfit for the journey due to an injury, so her decision fell upon a magnificent black stallion named Derec.
