Chapter 138. Bring

Doris tried to open the door and already knew it was a useless task before her palm even closed around the the knob. She pulled and yanked, but the door was like steel. It wouldn't even creak under her force.

She banged against the surface several times before the door suddenly opened. Doris stumbled back and caught herself before she fell.

A tall, brown haired guard poked his head in to look at her. He had a handsome, young, and kind face that couldn't have been that much older than her.

"Ah, you're up. I was told to listen for your attempts at escape and bring you food." He said with a lopsided smile. She wanted to slap the smile right off his face and run as fast as she could, but she knew it wouldn't keep him down. He was very fit.

He stepped into her room and pulled a plate of food out from behind his back. He brushed his curls out of his eyes to get a better look at her. His eyes swept over her torn sweater and bruised cheeks before they settled on her