Tethered to the Past

Cleo stayed silent the whole time.

Gwen walked over slowly and untied the rope binding Cleo. "I tied you up and brought you here, but it wasn't to hurt you. Go home and give it some real thought."

As the rope slipped to the floor, Cleo didn't move. She just sat there, numb all over.

She had no idea how much time had passed before she finally got up and walked out, still in a daze.

When she stepped