Chapter 15

Selena didn't know if it was her shivering in the cold dark or the sound of heavy, rusted hinges swinging open that awoke her. She lifted her head from her fallen place. "Who is there?" Her voice was drowsy. "Your Master," Cayden switched on a small light switch, turning on a dim light hanging from the ceiling just inches from Selena's chained wrists. He remarked in a severe voice. The air ducts above them began to gently hum as the light turned on. Selena's eyes closed in agony from the light. When she heard Cayden step in front of her, she jerked groggily, letting her head sag, and slowly opened her eyes. "If you're here to question me, I'm not going to utter a word." When she heard Cayden step in front of her, she jerked groggily, letting her head sag and slowly opening her eyes. "I am not here to interrogate you. I am here to punish you." He took the bottle he was carrying and opened it. He placed it next to her mouth, and she hesitantly took a sip before greedily downing it t