C18 Eighteen

And he rose up abruptly, "I am the leader of this grove and my say is final. Guards!"

They rushed as soon as he beckoned.

"Keep her in her room."

I didn't try to fight or struggle. Two of the guards held my hands on either side and led me to my room.

How could he believe that subjecting Adrian to such pain and suffering was the solution? I tried to reason with him