Olivia’s feet pounded against the flagstone pavement as she fled from the tavern, tears streaming down her face as she blindly weaved her way through the narrow streets until she was hopelessly lost. Finally stumbling to a halt, she looked around herself, shivering at the unfamiliar area that surrounded her, her eyes darting back and forth as she took in the few people who were walking around, their demeanours menacing to the terrified young woman.
A small sob left her lips as she wrapped her arms around herself protectively.
Suddenly a hand snaked out from the alleyway behind her and grabbed her, pulling her back, as she tried to let out a scream, another hand covered her mouth stifling her.
‘Shh, it’s OK, I'm not going to hurt you, I'm trying to help you’ came a voice from behind her
