Chapter 14

　　Louisa’s POV 　　When I woke up, I was back in the carriage cage. 　　My head was still very heavy and I felt that it was about to explode. 　　I was naked and I felt so cold. 　　So, I struggled to crawl forward to open the baggage. 　　Then, I pulled out Lucian’s cape and wrapped myself up. 　　The branding marks on my chest and thigh were burning, as if someone constantly sprayed salt on my wounds. 　　I could go through Uma’s box and look for pain relief, but I felt so drowsy to do so. 　　Anyway, the pain was my least concern at the time. 　　Hunger and thirst were the ones that were killing me. 　　I crawled to the barred door and stretched out my arms. 　　“Someone, please…” I opened my mouth, but my voice was hoarse. 　　“Please… give me… some water…” 　　Every word was abrasive, scratching my throat. 　　Soldiers were walking past my cage. 　　Nobody seemed to care about my outcry. 　　I leaned against the barred door and tried to grab a soldier, but my hand was brutally slapped away. 　　“Fuck off, bitch. D