Chapter 22 Curse

Hazel's POV Was it a curse? The fact that I had a peaceful dream while unconscious for some moments had calmed my nerves down and I looked better, hoping for the same peace that had appeared in my dream to appear in this mansion where it looks like I was in bondage.  But no, I woke up to the worst nightmare, the devil incarnate; Arnold.  I gulped, seeing his gaze on me, and I took my gaze away immediately, cursing myself for opening my eyes.  I remembered vividly, how I had collapsed after his words and only waking up now. I didn't know how I got back to this room but here I was, people tending to me with Arnold sitting comfortably with his glare boring into my skin.  “She's awake now, so you may all take your leave” I heard his voice and I felt my stomach twitch, he's ordering them out of the room. All that would be left will be his presence all alone with me.  They bowed and left as I could see them from the corner of my eyes. I heard the door shut and I knew without having anyone to