Scars of Freedom

Although Clara had guessed it, when she heard the words "beast" and "forcibly taken advantage of", her heart still ached.

She thought, 'What did she go through these past few days?'

"Don't be afraid," she said. "I'm here. I've always been here."

As she comforted Maeve softly, she reached out to grasp her wrist, trying to pull her up.

But as soon as her fingers touched Maeve's wrist, Maeve began to