“ Her”

I got my coin pouch and started heading towards the side exit of the castle.

“ Where are you off too?” I hear Bain's voice coming from behind me.

“ I need to get out of the Castle for the day, do you wish to come as well?” I asked looking over my shoulder to see him nod his head and MArcellus’ s eyes brighten.

“ Can I come to Lady Cornelia?” Marvellous asked excitedly. I swear he could be such a child sometimes.

“ Yes, now both of you hurry it up,” I said teasingly while getting out of the castle. Not so long ago I would kill to be in the living situation I have, but now all I want to do is get away from this place so it can stop. The nightmares, the panic attacks, seeing them… Ever since being in that castle they haven’t let me be.  It hurts constantly seeing them and knowing, I will never hold my baby again, knowing Nik will never hold me again. I feel tears well in my eyes but I refuse to let them fall. 

“ It’s ok to want to feel sad, ya know.” I hear Bain mutter beside me. 

“ If only I could afford to be sad.” was my reply. We continued our walk in silence till we reached the town.

“ Wow, the town looks so pretty during the day!” Exclaimed Marcellus.

“ During the day?” I questioned

“ Well I’ve only been in the town once or twice and that was during the night to visit Bain,” he said face flushing admitting the last part.

“ So sex calls?” I said letting a smirk make its way up to my face.

“ What? No!” the exclaimed at the same time

“ Oh, so these ‘tips’ never involved penetration?” I asked innocently, Both of them turned their heads blushes across their faces.

“ YOU STUPID BITCH!” I heard a man yell up ahead. Walking closer I see a woman on the floor with men on her sides, wicking at her. And call her many names. 

“ HOW DARE YOU TALK BACK TO ME YOU USELESS SLAVE!” the same man yells out in anger.

“ Stop,” I said in a loud commanding tone making the men look at me.

' What did you say whore?’ The man sneered

“ I told you to stop,” I replied

“ And if we don’t if I tell them to keep beating the fucking slave what is a pathetic bitch like you gonna do?” He asked mockingly

“ Then I will make you stop,” I replied. My aura turns dark in an instant while cracks appear in the ground and buildings around them.

“ It’s Lady Cornelia, The witch runs!” One man before talking off followed shortly by the rest of them. I walked up and kneeled towards the girl. Her eyes held a fierce fire and hatred, but below all of that, I saw fear.

“ Where are you staying, girl?” I asked soft and soothing, I saw her muscles visibly relax.

“ The Garlander Cathouse,” she said quietly, leaving me in shock. A cathouse? Really? Ok.

“ Bain pick her up, let us go.” After about two minutes of walking, we reached the Garlander Cathouse. Walking inside the walls were beautifully decorated with maps and star constellations, There were rooms off to the right side that had beautiful red velvet curtains covering the entrances. Up in front of us was a bar with booze and wine galore, but what surprised me was the canned herbs and oils. Up in the left corner of the Cathouse was a staircase that I assumed led to the bedrooms. I was about to take us up to find the girl's room when a voice stopped the four of us. 

“ And what the fuck do you think you are doing with my Barmaid.” An angry male said walking closer. He was in a worker's cloth and had sparkles covering his cheeks. His blue eyes glowed in the dim lighting of the room, his hair was short but still long enough to cover his ears. When he walked he demanded attention and radiated confidence and power. 

“ I believe I asked you a question.” He speaks once more, eyes sharpening at Bain who was holding the girl. Before I could get a word out Marcellus had already spoken a fools phrase,

“ How did you tuck it all in?”  I looked at him to see him staring down at the male's crotch area.

“ Well love, if you would like a private lesson I'd be happy to oblige later.” He says flirtatiously causing Bain to growl possessively.

“ What are you a fucking dog?” The Man snaps at Bain.

“ I’m sorry sir, we found her after had been beaten and she told us she was staying here.” I finally got the mans attention,

“  Oh? Then thank you, the racist fucks of this town just won’t let up.” He said frustrated, before speaking again.

“ Well lovelies and dog, I’m Garrik but you can call me Gar handsome,”  Garrik says flirtatiously to Marcellous again.

“ I’m not a dog you slut.” Bain seethes out.

“ You smell like one!” Garrik shot back.

“ Hey Richard, bring Kauket up to her room, I'll bring up the healing supplies.” He yelled to a man in the back who came and took the girl upstairs. When Garrik was about to walk up there I stopped him.

“ Would it be ok if I tended to her?” I don’t know why I wanted to but I did. Garrik stopped and stared at me a few moments before his face broke into a smile.

“ Of course Neya, here you go.” He said handing me the supplies,

“ Neya?” I questioned

“ Cornelia originates from Ireland. Had a friend with that name some time ago, but we called her Neya. Got a friend that could fill you in on it, though she’s Scottish.” He ended the sentence with a laugh that made me chuckle. I sent one last smile before leaving the boys and heading up to Kauket. WHen I got there the man named Richard nodded to me before taking his leave. I got the bowl of water and rags to start cleaning her. I couldn’t help but notice just how beautiful she was. Her hair framed her face just perfectly, Her nose would move now and then as she stirred in her sleep. Her skin was a beautiful dark shade, that even though it resembled the night sky it shone in the sun's lovely rays. The longer I looked at her the more upset I became. Who would ever hurt her! I’ll kill those bastards! I’ll make sure she doesn’t get hurt, not again, not her.