Cassandra It felt good being able to finally breathe again. I stood under the shower, cold water pouring from my head to all over my body. This felt like therapy. Days of having to pretend, strategizing on escape plans, and worrying about my mental health were finally over. I ran my hand over my wet hair, my eyes closed. Come to think of it, it's been months since I felt this type of peace. The door creaking open made me smile. I already knew who it was… His hand wrapped around my naked body. “Hey,” Marco whispered. I turned to him, smiling sheepishly. “Hi.” His hands trailed over my body, slowly, as if savoring each part. “I missed you,” he muttered. I wrapped my hands around his neck, pulling him closer to my chest, as he continued. “I felt empty without you; it scared me at some point, losing you… I tried imagining what he was doing to—” “Shhh,” I cut in, my fingers brushing his lips. “I'm safe now, in your arms, and rather than wallowing in sadness, why do
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