Celeste’s P.O.V

I had dreamt of the love of my life again and no matter how much I tried to reach him, someone kept pulling him farther away from me.

I jolted awake, because of the sound of clanking keys that echoed down my ears. My eyes fluttered open only to see the guard crouching before me. His eyes were devoid of emotion as the handcuffs clicked open, releasing my bruised skin.

A groan escaped me and at the same time, relief flooded through me. The guard grabbed me by the arm, helping me to my feet. “You have just ten minutes to do your business, change your clothes, and...