Talia's POV

I had the darkness as cover for a few more hours.

But I knew I had to do something drastic to change my appearance.

I walked fast into town and fr away from the palace, for that night at least.

I kept thinking fast about who to run to.

I literally had no ally.

Hungry, broken, maltreated and nearly raped, I broke down in tears.

I had been sat for about twenty minutes when someone came and tapped my shoulders.

Just a concerned passers-by, I was grateful.

“Hey there pretty.” He said.

I already had PTSD from Vance, I was not looking forward to more interactions with males....