The next morning, i sat stiffly at the long dining table, my eyes scanning the hall.Empty, Dominic wasn't there. I took a small bite of toast, trying not to look too eager. But my heart thudded wildly behind my ribs.
He's not here' He's not here! A plan was forming. I turned my eyes to Clara, my personal maid , She had kind eyes. Nervous hands. And a mouth that twitched like she wanted to say more than she was allowed.
Come join me Clara' I said to her.
I'm sorry madam' but I can't' she bowed her head gently as she declined.
Just stop calling me madam, call me by name' it's an order, I said so she could accept.
Mr voss wouldn't...
He's not here' I said not letting her finish then she gave in.
An hour later, after discussing and laughing softly with Clara like she was my little sister' I still had the plan of running in my head and was still going to.
I have to use the restroom, I said to her' she stood up to follow me.
You don't have to come besides I will be back in a minute' I said and she sat back giving me a smile then I walked away from the garden.
I walked past some maid's acting very normal then halted when Mr harrow stopped me' my heart kept pounding so fast.
Miss Hayes' he called and I tilted my head to face him with a slight smile. Where are you heading to? He asked politely.
I'm just admiring the beauty of the mansion' I said. Enjoy then miss' he said and left. I breathed a sigh of relief.
Then i ran. My bare feet pounding the gravel as i sprinted for the towering front gates of the mansion. My lungs burned, my legs shook., But i didn't stop.
I can do this. I can be free. I smiled to myself when I reached the massive gate.Then i heard it.
Tires crunching gravel.
A sleek black car.
It pulled up in front of me with slow, terrifying grace. The tinted window rolled down.
And there he was.
Dominic' Leaning back in the driver's seat, sunglasses on, jaw tense, mouth like a blade.
"You really think you can run from me my kitty?"
My breath hitched, every drop of hope evaporating. The passenger door opened and another man stepped out tall, striking, casually elegant in a dark shirt with the sleeves rolled up.I blinked. But this wasn't the time to admire' Not when she was trapped again.
"I told you," Dominic said, stepping out now, walking toward me like a shadow come to life. "This place is your cage, Liana. And every time you try to run, I'll just make the leash tighter."
Tears rolled down my eyes as I heard his words, maybe I just had to accept that I'm really in Dominic Voss cage.
***
Few minutes ago;
Sir' madam is trying to run; should I get the guards to stop her? Mr Harrow asked Dominic onn a phone call.
Oh no, let her enjoy the moment besides no one can run from Dominic Voss' he replied over the phone.
....
Julian gave me a strange look not cruel like Dominic's. Not soft, either. Just… curious. As if he wasn't sure whether she was prey or a storm brewing in disguise.
"She's fast," Julian said calmly, as he walked into the mansion with Dominic. Dominic scoffed. "Not fast enough."
"You don't have to treat her like this, Dom."
Dominic's eyes snapped to his. Cold. Sharp.
"She signed the contract"
Well she was tricked' he replied.