CHAPTER 13
"Why do you always get into so much trouble, huh?"
Rowen carefully placed Alycia on his oversized bed, propping her head against a pillow.
Alycia's eyes fluttered open as she took a deep breath, trying to ignore the pain, but it was overwhelming.
"The healer will be here soon," Rowen said, his eyes trailing down to her body. She was gripping the robe tightly, trying to cover herself.
"What exactly happened? You've been here less than a day," he asked, concern etched on his face.
Alycia was trembling, hugging a pillow as if it could shield her from the horrors she had experienced. The events still shocked her. She couldn't comprehend how someone could be as cruel and vile as the woman who had harmed her.
What had she done to deserve being dropped off and flogged? Was
