Chapter 7 In captivity

• Selena slowly opened her eyes, her mind moving at a snail's pace. In her groggy state, she had no idea how long she had been asleep. She looked around the spherical room, taking in the several oil paintings, the roaring fire in the fireplace, the sofa and chairs set up in front of the hearth, and the table laden with food in the far corner.
• Selena slid from the plush bed and walked barefoot and naked over the plush carpet to the bowl of bread and some meat, where she took a huge, delicious bite and the juice dripped down her chin and throat. She ate another five chunks of meat before noticing the pile of clothes at the bed's end. She dabbed her lips with the back of her fingers and walked over to the bed to open the package. She held up the sheer white gown to the fire and studied the fabric, which glistened like a thousand little lights. There didn't appear to be any spare underwear for her. Clearly the Alpha's twisted notion, she scoffed. She knew she had to accept the outfit, and while it irritated her to accept it, she didn't care for the alternative, so she put it on. Fitting snugly, it accentuated her shape and made her look stunning.
• Selena's rumbling stomach broke the grip of her thoughts, and she returned her attention to the food on the table. For the first time in a long time, she ate and drank to the point of fullness. After finishing her surprise feast, she felt exhausted once more. she did not go back to bed, however. She moved to the wooden door instead, pressing her ear against it. She gave the brass knob a light tug but still got nothing.