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Nerthus

“Sweetie,” I want to comfort Danny who is curled up into a ball as they pushed him into a corner, but I can’t reach him.

My heart races in my chest as I feel panic take over my body. I stretch along the dusty floor, scraping the tips of my fingers against it as I try to reach him desperately.

Swallowing a sob, I sit back up and turn around. I pull at the chain tying my leg to the wall but it doesn’t budge, causing my fear to transform into a strangling sensation. “Baby, please. It’s all going to be okay.”

“I’m so sorry,” he continues to sob as he hugs his legs even closer. “It’s all my fault.”

I groan, pulling at the chain again as I reach out to touch him again. Kicking my legs, I pray to whatever entity is in charge of that God-forsaken place to just let me reach him.

But he is too far away.

Damn it!

“Stop saying that! It’s not your fault,” I say, fighting to keep my voice from shaking.

My limbs hurt and I can feel my nerves shaking as my body must be coping with th