Love in the shadow

of the previous day came flooding back to me, and I felt a wave of fear and anxiety wash over me. I

en and battered, both physically and emotionally. I felt like I was losi

, a tiny flame of resistance. I knew that I couldn't give up, couldn't let Alex wi

looked around the room, taking in the familiar sights and sounds of the prison that had b

weakness and the fear. Instead, I took a deep breath and started to move forward, one small step at a time. I kne

I didn't want to be exposed, didn't want to be seen by Michael or his friends. So I walke

lnerable. My legs trembled beneath me, and I stumbled, almost falling to t

d to escape, had to find freedom, no matter how hard it was. The thought of goin

t felt like hours, my body aching and my mind numb. But I didn't stop, didn't give up. I kep

ing me up from the ground. I looked up to see Michael's angry face, his eyes blazin

strong. He pulled me along, ignoring my protests and plea

ce. He had caught me, had captured me again. I felt a wave of d

apped, knew I was back in his prison. He released my hands, but I knew

o think, had to come up with a plan. I couldn't give up, couldn't

trapped with a man who wanted to destroy me. I could o

ng with anxiety, I thought I had finally escaped the hellhole that Mich

, his words dripping with venom. "I clearly

," I replied, trying to stay calm and composed. "I found another way out. You see, I've been plann

to me. "You're lying," he snarled. "You couldn't have gotten out

hael. And even if I was, what does it matter? I'm out now, and I'm

We'll see about that," he growled, his voice low and menacing. An

I knew exactly what to do. I dodged his grasp and ran, my feet pounding the p

Michael couldn't catch me. And when I finally stopped, gasping for breath