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voice like ice. My heart pounded in my chest as I

cusation, and I felt like I was shrinking under his gl

s shaking as I reached for my clothes. I wanted to cover myself, to protect myself, but his words

ce cutting through the air like a knife. I couldn't believe

ng. I could feel my heart racing, the seconds ticking by in my head. I knew I ha

fear. But I knew it was no use. I was trapped, and there was no w

l the tears welling up in my eyes, blurring my vision. He threw me to the floor, the impact knocking the breath out of me. I struggle

ed with a crash, the impact jolting through my body. I scrambled t

st happened. Then, I fled as fast as my legs could carry me, one hand covering my chest and the

, but it wouldn't budge. I pulled and twisted, but it remained locked tight.

hey got closer and closer. I felt my heart pounding in my chest, my thoughts racing. I had to find a way to

othering to see who was opening the door. I landed on the bed with a thud, my heart poundin

day here. I felt a wave of relief as I recognized her face, but also a tinge of doubt. What if she was part o

blast of cold air. "I asked you the same question he did, and yo

with curiosity. I couldn't believe she knew about the e

d measured. "You need to be patient and listen t

e?" she asked, her smile broadeni

oice barely above a whisper. I co

m angry, and what he does to people who make him angry. Trust me, you're lucky to be

via," she said, her eyes boring i

she wasn't going to continue. Then, she

contain my gratitude as I took the clothes and put them on as quickly as possib

woman who had helped me in my hour of need. She smiled, and for a moment

rm. In that moment, I felt a sense of connection and friendship. Perhaps I had found

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nd why I hadn't killed her, when I knew I could have ended it all with a single strike. Yet s

ection, even though she had lied to me. I couldn't bring myself to hate her, or to trea

iar. Suddenly, it clicked. "No," I gasped, realization d

gh me. I reached inside, searching for what I needed. But it was too l