Forced Sanctuary

The woman smiled—Leona could see the curve of that smile behind the mask. "I'm just someone hired to watch over you. And my purpose is simple—to make sure you stay in this place. Safe. Unharmed."

"Safe?" Leona almost laughed—a laugh full of sarcasm. "You kidnapped me, tied me up like an animal, and say it's for my safety?!"

"Yes," the woman answered in a very serious tone—no jokes, no sarcasm. Onl