Thread: ~ Love of Pain~ {Houdini}

It took some motivation before Laila was able to move and eat. Maybe it was not what she expected after what he put her through but she was unable to complain about its quality. She had had worse during her time with the army. It was a lesson that she would simply have to learn. After eating, she managed to lay down on her side, falling into a sleep. Needing sleep badly. Her sleep was mercifully peaceful. Waking her body telling her it was early morning, she managed to force herself to her feet. Mind already turning to escape. There was no way she could stay and become a whore. Walking to the door, it was no surprise that it was locked. Walking to the windows. They did not open. It was not really a surprise. Looking down slightly she found that the she was only on the second floor. The ground was not that far from her. After a little pacing, the desk chair caught her attention. Stopping to stare at it, she wondered. There was other furniture in the room, but nothing that she could pick up in her current state. Testing the chair, it was heavy but doable. Laila only had one chance. Pushing it close to the window, she gathered her strength, picking it up by the back and swung it. Glass went everywhere as the chair smashed through and to the ground. Heart pounding she barely paid any head to the glass, moving the open frame. Knowing that time was going to run out, she did not hesitate to climb on the seal and jump. The fall took an eternity before she hit the ground hard. Trying to roll to avoid any damage. Her body protested but she forced herself not to stop One chance ahead of her, she noticed a large shape. The wind blowing just right she became aware of the smell of horses. For a moment she almost thought she had a chance. That this might actually work. Being before dawn, she didnt see anyone inside. Maybe everyone was still asleep. Slipping into the first stall, she was thankful to find the horse. It had a bit in its mouth but no saddle. Not bothered with trying to get a saddle, she swung onto the animals back. Encouraging the animal out of the stall and barn she could hear shouts starting from the castle. No doubt they had heard the window break and to find the room empty. Clutching the horse, she dug her heels in. She had to take advantage of this chance. The horse felt strong on her, running at full speed. Maybe it sensed her desperation. When the horse could not possibly run any longer, she slid from its back and walked along side. Giving the horse a break. Laila really started to believe she had escaped. That she had managed this. Then she heard foot beats in the distance. She could not see anything but she believed her ears. The horse was no where near ready but she forced herself up on the horse and kicked it into moving. It obeyed, at least for a while. Fear actually drove her to drive horse to its limits. When the horse stopped moving, she barely had time to slide off before it laid down. Panting and breathing hard the animal refused to get up. Leaving the animal behind she continued on foot. This time when she heard hoof beats she waited till there was a dust cloud before she started to run, trying to get off the main road and into the forest. No matter how fast she ran, she knew it was a matter of time before they would overtake her.