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She was crazy; she was insane. I thought the man was bad, but at least he left. This woman...
"Kira?" I called. She must be there. I can't be alone.
"I'm here, Hope, but I don't know for how long," She said softly.
“Oh, you’ll change, little Hope, and you’ll come to see the beauty in obedience.”
I swallowed hard, trying not to let her see the fear in my eyes, but I could feel my composure slipping. She gestured to one of the guards, who approached with something that looked like a collar. He tightened it around my neck, the cold metal pressing against my skin, and as soon as it locked in place, a wave of agony shot through me.
I cried out,
