Chapter 27

Daphne’s Point of View

As I was getting out of the shower, I could hear Hannah’s bubbly voice calling my name. I poked my head out of the bathroom and let her know that I was only going to be a moment. I hurried and dried off and threw my clothes on before tying my hair up ina ponytail. Today I was finally leaving, and surprisingly I had mixed emotions about it. I was happy to be leaving here, that I was no longer a slave. On the other hand, this place is all I have ever known. I am a little anxious about going to a place that is completely brand new. I truly wonder what my future holds.

“Are you ready to see your new home?” Hannah is already bouncing around the room, a wide smile capturing her face. Her energy is contagious, and I find myself getting excited about it as well. “ I can not wait for you to see the house; I think you are going to love it. Oh, and I can show you around our little town, and my favorite café and coffee shop.” Hannah is very excited, and I laugha little at how fast she is rattling off places she wants to go. “Alright well let’s go get you all packed up, because I am ready to get there.”

I lead Hannah out of Caleb’s room and take her to the back stairs. There is a comfortable silence between us. I start getting a little nervous as we get closer to my room. I know that it is not much, but for so long it has been my sanctuary.

“I do not have much so it wont take long to get it together. I mainly just want to grab the few books that I have hidden away.” I naturally look at the floor as I tell Hannah this.

“I understand I only had a few clothes to bring with me too when Theo and Caleb bought me. Daphne I was a slave too, so

I know what it is like.” Hannah puts her hand on my back in comfort. I open the door slowly, revealing my home for the first time to someone else. Looking at my bedroom after spending the night in the green room with Caleb I can finally see how low I have really lived. My makeshift bed is barely an inch above the actual floor. There is no art, or color really in my room.