prison) chapter three

it took some time before Serena acknowledges she wasn't back home running errands for her mother nor feeding the goats and chickens.

she sat up, wiped her eyes, and glanced around. where on earth was she? she noticed the walls insulating her looked wet and filthy as if water has been leaking through the walls.

she gasped in realization.

someone arrested her .she recalled going to the market with Matilda, then what?

" Ohh! sweet lord!"

Serena gasped placing a hand on her pounding chest. some knights had attacked them, and she distracted them to allow Matilda to run. where was Matilda now?

she sighed.

a creak made her jump. she turned and saw a brown-haired knight came in. his eyes were deep brown complimenting his hair color.

Serena stood up and gazed at him. frowning in confusion.

" Why am I here sire?" she asked. she has to know why this lunatic imprisoned her.

the man smiled.his crooked teeth showing in the darkness.

" Because you're going to work for the royals," he said smiling at her.

" Please.." Serena pleaded." let me go. my family... they'll be worried about me by now".

"Oh. I'm sure they can wait..." he replied coming towards her and grabbing her.

Serena screamed hitting him on his groin.

he wailed in agony releasing her in the process.

Serena took off running out through the cell door. her heart thumped against her chest in fear.

" I will find you, my dear".

she heard his voice echoing through the hall.

he was surely running after her by now. she thought.

Serena uttered a cry as a hand grabbed her.

"I told you sweet one, you go nowhere".

"Leave me alone!" she screamed nudging him away but knight Rufus pulled her to his chest.

"what's going on here?" a voice interrupted.

prince Philip strolled towards them with authority. he wore a blue cloak that covered his clothes. his dark hair was neatly combed to the back.

" my..lord..she wanted to escape..she was chosen to serve the royals," Rufus said with anger. clenching his fist.

" serve the royals? Philip asked...so you finally found a way to convince my father."?

"well... my lord.."

" you're going to release her to me.. NOW"

"of course." Rufus smiled and bowed giving Serena a hard look and strolled away.

As Philip turned to her, her knees went weak because of how close he was to her. he held her against his chest when he noticed she was trembling. staring at him, she passed out.