Chapter 07

I slowly opened my eyes, feeling as though I had been asleep for days. My body ached in every possible way, and I felt like no body part belonged to me. It was like I was a stranger in my own skin.

As I tried to move, I realized that my arm was in excruciating pain. It felt like someone had been hammering nails into it while I was unconscious. I groaned, rubbing it gently, hoping to ease the pain.

But as I took a glance at it, my half-awake eyes shot open completely. I couldn't believe how badly bruised it looked. The entire arm was covered in purple bruises, with needle pores dotting the surface.

I felt my stomach churn as I realized what must have happened. They must have given me something to knock me out, and then they had done whatever they wanted to me.

I tried to push the thought away, to focus on the pain and the bruises, but it was no use. The memories flooded back, and I felt myself starting to panic.

I knew that I had to get out of there, that I couldn't stay in that place