Chapter Twenty-One

“*Kaelith, come back to me*,” the agonized voice in her head pleaded. Kaelith was in a deep sleep. Her mind was active while her body felt like lead. She tried to move but her limbs wouldn’t budge. “*I’m so sorry.*” The voice echoed around her head. “*I’ll never hurt you again, just open your eyes for me, Baby,*” it cooed against her ear. The voice grew softer as it continued to speak, “*Don’t lea