Chapter 10 Elizabeth stopped and opened a narrow wooden door, beckoning Akaisha to follow her. “Hurry now, child, we have a window of opportunity.” Elizabeth placed the torch in its setting against the wall near her small bed. Akaisha scanned the room, shuddering at the thought of remaining there for days on end. “Yes, be grateful you don’t have to be cooped up in here. I’m driven mad if I remain for too long. I would actually rather serve one of the covens.” The room was small, and cool. Elizabeth’s meager possessions consisted of a few books and clothes. The only shoes she possessed were on her feet. In the corner sat a small washtub and a block of soap. “Elizabeth, this is too confining for a person. Are all the slave quarters as small as yours?” Akaisha asked. “I have adjusted, and no, I’m not the only servant in this situation. I had planned to live out the rest of my existence within these castle walls, until I met you.” Elizabeth smiled brilliantly. “What do you mean?”
