chapter 16

Catherine pov.

I felt a deep chill pierce through my bones as I hugged myself tightly, desperately seeking warmth that wouldn't come. It seemed like the coldness of the place had seeped into my very being.

My eyes slowly lifted, taking in my surroundings. The dimly lit room was barren except for the small cage that I was trapped in. The steel bars felt cold and unforgiving against my skin.

A musty smell filled the air, reminding me of the dampness that always seemed to linger in this place. The smell was a constant reminder of the dank, dark reality I was living in.

Suddenly, the creak of the door drew my attention. My heart leaped as I saw Mora's face peering in. Relief flooded through me, and I called out to her, my voice barely above a whisper.

"Mora," I said, my eyes pleading with her to help me. "Please, can you get me out of here?"

I longed to escape from this prison that I had been thrown into. But Mora's expression turned sad as she shook her head. "I'm sorry, Catherine,"