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Chapter 14.

Kel slowly opened her eyes. What was this place? How did she get here? Why was she here? And…and why was she chained to…no, the wall? Why?

Kel was very confused. She thought back to what she was doing before she blacked out.

Dom, she was with Dom. Where was he now? Right. He went to get a drink or something. Then… oh yes, this strange woman appeared out of no where and…kidnapped her!

No. Impossible. Dom would never let people kidnapper me. I can fight back. Eight years of training in the palace did me some good, but not enough to beat her? Then she must be a sorceress! Oh Dom, wherever she hid me, don't come, don't come. She will find you and kill you too. Please, save yourself!nwoman appeared out of no where and...ng before she blacked out.

A lot of things ran through her head. She was thinking clearly by now and realized her position as a hostage for a big revenge. So many people cared about her and her kidnapping would bring the dearest and best fighter from all over Tortall to where she was being held. Then, the hostess of this game would finish them. Yes, it was a game for that woman. Kel saw it in her eyes.

Looking down at herself, she saw her beautiful evening gown. Just yesterday, Lalasa helped her into it in order to impress Dom. Was it just yesterday? What time was it now?

Kel broke into sobs. What had she done to make an enemy this desperate to kill her and her friends? She didn't really care to sacrifice her life, but Dom's? Neal's? Or Yuki's? She couldn't bear to see a drop of blood coming from either one of them.

'Don't run away, I'll be right back.' Those are the last words Dom said to her. Will she able to see Dom again? What was he doing now? Was he angry to find out that she was gone when he come back with the drinks?

"So…you are awake huh? Better report to Mistress. Sooner I get it done, the sooner I get to go grab some sleep!" The guard yawned and marched up the stairs.

Kel didn't even notice him. She was trying to see if she could apply some tricks George Cooper had taught her on her chains. However, as soon as she touched the mouth of the lock opening, an electrical shock ran through her body, left her gasping for air.

"Trying something, my dear?" a man entered Kel's cell. "The Lady Knight, I see you are trying to pick the lock; I can guarantee that you cannot get out of this cell alive. I set up many trap, not just in here, but all over this cell for a mile all around. Don't worry. You are not going to be disturbed here."

"What…what do you want from me?"

"Want? No, or maybe just to kill. Other than that, it's nothing. You are just a pawn to a plan much bigger than you imagined. Your brainless friends thought you were kidnapped because of revenge; I couldn't blame them. That's what I want them to think. My brilliant plan worked so far. How did you enjoy those assassins? Are they nice to you? I made sure they won't kill you, but enough to scare your stupid friends to think that you are the main target. Was that a funny thing?"

"You…you bastard!" Kel screamed. "Why didn't you just kill me? Kill me and forget about my friends."

"Tsk, tsk, you aren't listening. I want you dead after your friends."

"Who are you?"

"You may call me Tarz."

"Tarz." Kel stared right into the men's hard eyes and spit on his face.

"Fierce little creatures, heh? Just the way I like them."

Slap!

"Consider our conversation today has ended. But don't expect to see the last of me so soon." Tarz turned his back to Kel and walked out of the cell, locking it behind him and went up the stairs.

Kel sighed. Tarz was scary. She didn't want to face him again. Who knows what he might do to her! She felt so defenseless. Oh, Dom, please don't come, DON'T COME!

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