Bound by shadows

g me from the depth of my sleep. I lay still for a moment, letting the re

ully wake me. I walked over to the bathroom and turned on the shower, letting the water

s. I brushed my hair until it shone and applied just a touch of makeup, giving my face, a fresh, bright look. I then headed t

ing through the kitchen window, casti

ed that I had everything I

e brief stroll, the morning air was still cool and fresh. I boarded the bus

tending not to see. My heart tightened in my chest, and I turned my head away, closing my eyes as I fought to suppress the emotions surging

to the company. The walk helped to calm me, and by the time I reached the entrance, i felt more relaxe

aleb, who offered me a warm

’s your day going so far?” H

. Just the usual routine”, I replied, taki

mountain of work waiting for you at your desk, cou

ightly. “As read

iving me an encour

If you need anyth

Caleb. I app

ermined to tackle the tasks head-on. Hours flew by and it wasn’t until I glanced

ded out of the building. As I stepped outside, a chilling sensation ran down my spine. I felt someone watching me. Looking up, I notic

I thought, remembering that

t. Instead, I began my walk to the bus station, the road seeming longer and darker

te. Get your thoughts together and st

was stopped by three men. They came f

h greasy hair and a scar running do

doing walking alone at this t

t sturdier with a tattoo sn

shouldn’t be alone” he said, r

back, my he

e!” I warned, my

osing, his presence sending a new wave of fear through m

of weapon but there was none so I settled for

k! I’m war

d, finding my

at, bitch? Stab us?” The scarred

nked back the tears, refusing to show any weakness. The scarr

pain, casting

e Bitch!” H

e, holding me in place. The scarred man grabbed my cheeks rou

reat a lady”, a deep voice

g on his car, casually, his hands in his pockets. I recogniz

on your way, if you wish to save your

othing and you won’t get hu

ed his head to the

tly my business because that woman belongs to me. O

disbelief. What g

r my answer. The men also

”, i said, gl

ught it was someone I knew. Carr

at the thought of bein

uted before h

and turned

do w

I belong to you… hi