The Search For Home

by Maleficent-darkgoodwitch2416

Two months after leaving Nanthia, Cinderella enters the Hunger Games. She returns to Nanthia five years later, a changed woman—emotionally and psychologically scarred from what she endured—as a tribute and rebel. Will she be able to recover from the traumatic events of the arena and fight her past? Or will Lady Tremaine prevent a full recovery for her former stepdaughter and maid?

15. Lady Tremaine, You're Wrong!

Lady Tremaine asked, "Rella, have you talked to anyone about what happened to you?"

Rella's eyes widened and she rapidly shook her head no. "Oh no, Lady Tremaine. It's too horrific and we're kinda forbidden to discuss certain things in public or with outsiders."

Lady Tremaine murmured, "Rella, there's no need to ashamed of being raped..."

Rella turned and stared at her former stepmother. "You think my husband raped me, Lady Tremaine?" Rella was stunned.

"It all adds up—your girls are five, which corresponds to the year my stepdaughter was banished, how quickly you and your husband were married, and the nightmares," Lady Tremaine persisted.

Rella scoffed and said, "You're wrong. Samar did NOT rape me. If he wanted to ever harm me, I'd easily beat him and protect myself from him. No. I went through something much worse. I went through hell, Lady Tremaine. As for the girls, they're only four."

Lady Tremaine raised her eyebrows and Rella said, "Full explanation tomorrow—for you, your daughters, and your sons-in-law."

Lady Tremaine nodded and the royals and Katniss left the hotel.