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Chapter 31

Sophie

Flashback

I was being dragged into the How again as I was struggling to escape. I cried out for help but someone covered my mouth as I muffled my screams. I vaguely heard bits of the conversation the men were having. I wish that I would've had back up or something.

"Let go of me you assholes," I said as I was being dragged.

"Quiet missy, you shouldn't even talk like that if we were you," the man said, in a threatening tone.

"I'd like to see you try," I seethed.

The next thing I knew, I was being thrown against the rock, hurting my back and I felt something being on my ankles and my wrist. I saw that I was being tied up and I couldn't even move. Oh hell no they didn't.

"What should we do with her?" one man asked the others.

I silently prayed that they wouldn't do anything that would make the situation worse god forbid. I mean, I don't know what they're capable of so I couldn't take any chances.

"Nothing for now," the other one replied.

"Are you mad? If he finds out…"

"He won't find out," he said.

"You say that now, but remember his warning," the third man said.

I wasn't sure what they were talking about as I tried to move my wrists around to see if the rope can get loose and I would kick their asses and run for my life back to the others. Seeing as this would be hopeless, I gave up. I didn't know what to do. I was so screwed, I wasn't sure if it was funny or not anymore.

They surprisingly left me alone but of course they left one man behind to guard. Please as if I was going anywhere.

I watched him warily as he looked at me. He kept on eyed me which made me cringe a little. I've never felt this uncomfortable ever.

I closed my eyes and silently prayed that he wouldn't do anything to me and that help would arrive. But as time went on, it felt like no one didn't know what happened. I hoped that Lucy made it back to the castle safe and I prayed that the others made it safe.

I also prayed that Edmund was safe.

I could still feel eyes on me as I tried to not meet my captor's gaze. I could feel my eyelids dropping as I fought to stay awake. I didn't want to fall asleep because god only knows what they would do to me in my sleep and I didn't want to know.

I felt exhaustion taking over but I'd lost the battle as I closed my eyes as sleep overtook me.

End of flashback

"The next thing I knew, I woke up and I saw that everyone fell asleep. That's when I made my escape," I said, looking down at the blanket. "And I think you know what happened after that."

I felt his finger underneath my chin and I met up with his eyes. I could see probably every emotion there is in them. Anger. Concern. Hurt. You name it, it would be there.

"I'll kill them," he said.

"Ed, I'm sorry-"

"Don't be sorry for what they did to you," he said, coldly. I flinched away from his touch and his reaction, but his eyes soften as soon as he saw me move away.

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you guys sooner," I whispered.

"Was that why I saw you wake up like that earlier?" he asked.

I nodded slowly as I clutched on to the pillow tightly in front of me. I felt his hand smoothing my hair as he pressed his lips on my forehead.

"But still I'll kill them," he said.

"You see, I kind of beat you to it," I said as he gave me a quizzical look. "When I was running away, they caught up with me and I've defended myself and I was doing fine until well, you know…"

He nodded not letting his eyes off of me. I looked down and I don't know why but I felt ashamed and bad that I didn't say anything sooner and also the fact that I let this happen was unbelievable.

"Where is the other guy that we fought with?" I asked.

"He's being held back home waiting for a trial," he replied. "But we have to tell the others tomorrow."

"What, why?"

"They have a right to know," he argued. "We would have to let the leaders of Calormen know what they did to you."

"Then they would have to know that the other men were killed because I defended myself," I said. "I'm sure that conversation would go really well."

"We have no other choice," he said.

"You don't think I know that? I knew I shouldn't have said anything," I said bitterly.

"Why? If you didn't say anything, then you would've been still acting like you're…"

"Just say it, traumatized," I said.

I lied on the bed, facing away from him and looking at the door. I didn't know what to say or do. I just continued to stare ahead.

"What am I supposed to do? What's going to happen now?" I asked.

I felt the other side of the bed dipping as I felt Edmund's arm wrapping around my waist and he pulled me closer. I felt his face burying into my neck as he pressed a few soft kisses on the base of my neck.

"I don't know Sophie, I don't know," I heard him whisper softly as I felt asleep.

I paced up and down the hallway as I stood in front of the library the next day. Edmund told me that Peter and Susan were in there so I decided to talk to them on my own. I was nervous not only because of what I was going to tell them but their reactions.

I took a deep breath as I opened up the door and headed inside. I passed a few people who were engrossed in their own business and didn't seem to notice me. I continued my walk until I heard Peter and Susan's voices. I walked up the two steps and saw them sitting by the window. They looked up in surprise as they saw me walk closer to them.

"I wasn't interrupting anything, was I?" I asked.

"No you weren't, is something wrong?" Susan asked.

"I need to talk to you two about something that happened back at the How," I replied.

"Perhaps we could take this conversation somewhere quieter, just in case," Peter said.

We moved to the quieter part of the library and we sat down at a table. They motioned for me to start my story as I launched into the story. I basically told them what happened and why I was mentioning to them now along with the weird nightmare I had.

"Oh Soph," Susan said.

"What's the plan of action now?" I asked.

"We'll send them a message wanting to meet with them and tell them what happened to you," Peter replied.

"You think that would be wise to do that?" Susan asked.

"They have a right to know Su," I said. "If they're going to do anything, they would have to know what happened. Though I do believe there is one tiny problem to this."

"And what would that be?"

"I think the problem is that even if we do tell them, what more could they do? I mean, in my defense I did killed a few of the men who came after me when I escaped," I replied.

"We have to let them know. I hate to even do this when we're trying to be civil," Peter said.

"Then we should head over there and tell them," Susan said.

"Do you remember what happened the last time?"

"Guys, I don't think it's the time to argue, but if you guys do go, then I'm coming with you," I said.

"Sophie, I don't know if that's a good idea," Peter said. "If you go, you know Edmund will have a fit."

"I know and I'll deal with it but if they need to hear this story, then they should have to hear it from the source itself," I pointed out.

In the end, we would have to travel to Calormen to let them know what happened. I know for a fact that Edmund wouldn't be too thrilled about me going but this had to be done.

And the thought of that terrifies me.

A/n: I know I'm late but my laptop had a bit technical difficulties and here I am with the chapter since it's fixed.

Last chapter of the year and an update will happen hopefully next week of the New Year. I'm debating if I should write the Calormen chapter or not since I'm unsure of what names to use now that it's been a bit more than years since they've been there. Any tips would help and be greatly appreciated!

You know what to do! We're almost near the end and I thank you guys for your support and patience! Happy New Year to all!

Until then,
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