DISCLAIMER: I do not own any of the characters of Sainunkoku Monogatari aka Colourcloud Palace. All credit goes to the writer Sai Yukino! Hats-off! ^_^
Prisoner
A lone room at the top of a high tower became her new home. She was provided every comfort she could ask for, save for companionship. She hardly counted the visits from Lord Hyo to be so; they were detested and not looked forward to. She looked out of the sole window in her room to see her neglected flower garden.
"Is there anything you desire my dear?" Lord Ryo's voice interrupted her from her thoughts.
"Freedom.", she replied without turning.
"It is for your own protection."
She scoffed. "Surely, protection does not come with imprisonment?"
He departed silently without responding to her rhetorical question, leaving her alone with her thoughts.