Chapter 17

Two days have passed since her first awakening and she has yet to emerge from under the bed, even though she was given the ability to leave. She has also not spoken again, which had him craving more. She stumbled over the few words she spoke, as if she too, was unfamiliar with the language. At least she began to eat the food without him having to try it first; she put some trust into him, which in turn, saved him from suffering. She tried to stay up as long as possible but slept well once she nodded off. I had given her a blanket and pillow since she wanted to stay on the floor but they remained untouched. She may have yet to come out but at least she was in the progress of healing. I would give her time but I was growing concerned. She has yet to relieve herself and by upholding her promise of eating and and drinking well, I knew she had to. She trusted me enough but at a distance whilst the bed was serving as a barrier between us. I left several times, giving her ample o