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The Depths of Despair
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Skylar huddled in the corner of the cold basement, wrapping the thin blanket tighter around her shoulders. The concrete floor beneath her offered no comfort, and the chill of the room seeped into her bones. It had been weeks, maybe even a month since Jason had kidnapped her. Time had blurred into a monotonous haze, marked only by Jason’s sporadic visits and the infrequent, meagre meals he brought her. Her body had been feeling strange for the past few days. At first, she thought it was just the stress and the ever persistent stomach bug , but a nagging suspicion had been growing in the back of her mind. She counted the days as best as she could and realized she should have gone through her monthly cycle by now. The thought sent a shiver down her spine, but not from the cold. Could she be pregnant? Skylar’s hand instinctively moved to her stomach, her heart racing. If she was pregnant, it could only be Pietro’s child. A rush of mixed emotions flooded her: hope, fear, excitement, and
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The dim, flickering lightbulb hung from the ceiling, casting long shadows on the cold concrete walls of the basement. Skylar’s hands trembled as she tugged at the hem of the tiny top Jason had provided, trying to make it cover her growing belly. The small assortment of clothes he had given her no longer fit, and hiding her pregnancy was becoming impossible. She knew the day would come when Jason would notice, and that day seemed to be today. As she struggled with the top, the creak of the basement door made her freeze. Jason’s heavy footsteps echoed down the stairs. Skylar turned away from the door, hoping he wouldn’t see the obvious bulge. Her heart pounded in her chest as she heard him approach. “Skylar, love?” Jason called out, his voice filled with suspicion. “What are you doing?” “Just getting dressed,” she replied, her voice shaking. Jason’s eyes narrowed as he walked closer, his gaze lingering on her midsection. He stopped a few feet away, his eyes widening as he finally
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