Chapter 148. Run, Baby

It could have been hours or mere minutes until the sun came out, she didn't know but she was certain of one thing. She had to hurry before anyone else came knocking. Joseph had been the only one to check on her since she'd been here besides Mr. Hugh. But, she already had an appointment with him so she didn't expect him to wonder about her until evening. That gave her enough of a chance to try and get as far as possible from here as she could.

Doris kept her steps light as she followed the same path Joseph had led her down less than an hour before. She skimmed the walls and peered around each corner to make sure the guards were still fast asleep before she hurried by. She had no idea if Joseph was off for the night after he left her or if he was doing a round of the grounds since no one else was up to do she. She just knew she had to be extra careful.

Her feet felt as if they were gliding on air as she rushed to the door that led outside. Not one sound thumped against the