ESCAPE

BELLA’S POV

Bella was relieved when she realized that Moreno hadn't been around for almost a week.

Although, she was still trapped in this terrible situation, but the relief of not having to face Moreno was a welcome respite from the constant fear.

Then, one day, a young maid appeared with food. It was the first time anyone had brought her anything to eat since she'd been there, and she was suddenly aware of how hungry she was.

She devoured the food, feeling grateful for this small kindness.

Every morning, she would jolt awake from a nightmare. The same images flashed before her eyes: the face of the man she had killed, the dead body that had greeted her when she had opened the door the other day.

She felt the guilt, the fear, the horror all over again. It was like a constant cycle of torture, and she was powerless to escape it. It was as if she was trapped in a loop, reliving the same nightmare again and again.

Bella dreaded nighttime. Every time she closed her eyes, she was tormented