17. Confined

A quiet night surrounds Cedric's luxurious penthouse, where he and Selena are living after Cedric forced Selena to move out of his house. As Cedric drifted off to sleep beside her, Selena felt a deep sense of silence and dread. The room was full of an unfriendly presence, and Selena couldn't shake the feeling that something terrible was lurking.

Cedric's body lay on the bed in an upright position, his body covered in a white blanket that contrasted with the dark colors of the night. His handsome, calm face belied the uncertainty that continued to haunt Selena. There was a subtle crunching sound as Cedric wriggled under the covers and occasionally a terrifying howl of pain.

Selena looked at him, eyes narrowed, trying to understand what was happening. Cedric seemed uncomfortable in his sleep, his movements uncoordinated, as if some force was controlling his body without his permission. The sounds of roaring pain became more frequent, and Selena felt a deep fear creep into her heart.

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