Maya’s POVCold hit my face.It was sharp and sudden.I gasped, choking as water splashed again, soaking my hair, my neck, the thin fabric clinging to my skin. My wrists jerked instinctively, but the restraints bit into me, reminding me where I am.“Wake her up properly.”Rico’s voice echoed lightly.I opened my eyes.The light burned. My vision swam before shapes began to sharpen, dark walls, harsh overhead lamps, the smell of perfume mixed with metal and something sour. My head pounded like it was being split open.I tried to sit up, but hands shoved me back down.“Easy,” someone said, falsely gentle.I turned my head and saw them.Women, there were three of them.They didn’t look like me. Their faces were painted carefully, their eyes lined dark and sharp, their lips glossy. Their clothes were neat, professional, like this was just another job. Like I was just another job.My stomach twisted.“What’s happening?” My voice came out hoarse, barely a sound.Rico stepped into my line of
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