Fighting With An Unknown Girl

PENNY POV

"It's been five days since I arrived in this putrid place, three days since they tortured Michael, and two days since they whipped me, injuring my back.

My wounds still hurt, especially when I move or exert myself, even though they seem to be healing.

I'm worried about Michael's injuries, particularly the cuts on his hand, which aren't healing properly.

The skin around them is darkening, and the wounds are festering.

The last time I changed his bandage, I noticed a yellowish discharge coming from his wounds.

His fever hasn't gone down, and his pain hasn't subsided. I don't know whether to light a fire to signal for help and risk being rescued or to avoid drawing attention and being killed."

I've tried to reduce my food portions and give them to Michael without him knowing, as he's the weaker one.

We haven't been fed enough and they have cut off the water supply, making showering impossible.

We're filthy, both physically and mentally. Moreover, the lack of water makes i