Summary

In Chapter 24, as Mireille ran down the street she felt as if her mind was still in the “cage” (211) even though her body was free. She did not stop until she reached a church, where she believed she would be safe. She told the preacher she needed help, but hissed at him when he tried to touch her. The man assured Mireille he would not hurt her. He recognized her and called her father. The preacher’s wife sat with Mireille as they waited for Sebastian and Michael. Mireille refused to let the woman tend to her wounds. When Michael ran into the church, calling her name, Mireille tried to make herself fit into her life with Michael. She backed away when he tried to hold her even though he tried to ensure her that she was safe. Michael wanted Mireille to...