(Do you love me?)

CLAUDIA

Shivering and panting, I collapsed to the ground. I couldn't describe the pains I was experiencing in my body. My bones were hurting, and my brain couldn't stop aching. I tried sitting up, but it was the worst decision I'd ever made.

When I heard the dungeon door open, I continued to lie on the ground, holding my bare body. I was too exhausted to care who it could be.

Dust, stink, and even the smell of burning torches irritated my nose endlessly. It was exhausting!

I heard footsteps approaching me quickly, and they were so loud and clear that I felt the person was standing right next to me. As I winced in pain, I shakily blocked my ears with my hands. "How come it's so loud?" I groaned.

“Luna Claudia.” In my plugged ears, I heard a familiar voice. It sounded louder than the footsteps this time.

With my eyes closed and my hands off my ear, I could smell and feel Clarence quite close to me. "Clarence," I said, as I felt fabric cover my body.

“Luna Claudia, are you okay?” I