Confined Secrets

Valerie’s POV

Kearney’s voice broke the silence first. It wasn’t loud, but its sound cut through the low hum of breathing and the muffled noises from somewhere beyond the cell. The kind of sound that pulled your attention, whether you wanted to give it or not.

“How long are they planning to keep us in here?” he asked, his tone low but sharp enough to slice across the room. His voice carried withou