Elizabeth's POV
After he left my uncle walked me back to my room I was trembling and trying so hard not to burst into tears. I don't know how much longer I can do this, walk away from him like this. He was holding my elbow as if I was going to fall over and for once I was thankful of the contact because I felt like I really could fall over. He told me to go lay down and he would have one of the other girls bring me something to eat in a little bit. I complied as I was still a little groggy from the short nap I had, it had been the deepest I had slept in such a long time if truth be told since before mom and dad died. I was also still reeling from the way I felt so safe and secure in his arms. I somehow knew that this man was going to be the one to rescue me and reunite me with my bro
