61: SHACKLED AND HELPLESS

D E L I L A H

My whole body aches so much. I tried to turn to my side but found that my two hands and legs had been shackled to the bed, making me unable to move or even turn.

These people had stripped me of my dignity as a woman. They tore my clothes off, thankfully one of them had the compassion to leave me in my underwear.

My baby bump was bared in the air and I tried as much as possible to cover my unborn baby from prying eyes but it was a useless move. No one was going to come to my rescue. I was going to die here along with my child.

I didn't sign up for any of this. Was Azriel going to come to my rescue? He barely even knew where I was, how did I expect him to come find me? I was officially doomed and overall scared shitless about what my fate would be. This wasn't just about me but the little life growing inside of me, depending on me for protection when I couldn't even protect myself.

Tears rolled down my eyes and slid to my ear. I hated this. I hated that I had to be put i