Surprises of a Life of Illusions

The carriage stopped, and Victor opened the hatch and climbed down. He held out his hand to help Izabelle do the same, but she lifted her chin proudly, pulled up her dress so she could see her own feet, and jumped down. She didn't see the amused smile on Victor's lips, for she was more concerned with the hut that she recognized if from Lilith. That was where she lived when she was not with her being. The place was sacred to the tribe and she could not allow such an insult to her people. She turned to Victor and before she could speak of the importance of that place, he picked her up easily and threw her onto his shoulders and entered the hut with her whimpering and shouting insults. She was strong, but either she had lost her strength from being away from the necklace, or Vitor was even stronger than she was. It was a mistake to underestimate that man. Now it was too late.

He threw her on the bed without care, and after he had gagged her, the force managed to tie her hands to o