Days Thirteen through Nineteen: The Reprieve.
Atlas came every day. Sometimes twice a day.
He treated her wounds meticulously. Changed bandages. Applied ointment. Monitored for infection.
The claw marks were healing but would scar. Ten permanent lines down her back.
The bite wounds scabbed over. Then healed. Leaving teeth-mark scars on both shoulders.
The anal and vaginal tears closed slowly. Painfully. But they closed.
The welts on her back faded from angry red to purple to yellow-green. Some would scar. Most wouldn't.
Her throat healed. The petechial hemorrhaging faded. She could speak without pain again.
Her n*****s returned to normal. The swelling went down. The bruising faded.
Atlas brought her food. Real food. Made sure she ate. Made sure she drank water.
He helped her to t
