The air was thick, and my mind, completely clouded by fear and confusion, could only focus on one thing: what was happening. My heart was pounding in my chest as he guided me, without saying a word, through what seemed like a long corridor. The blindfold over my eyes prevented me from seeing anything, and the world around me seemed to fade with every step. All I could hear were the sounds of our footsteps, the creaking of the floor beneath us, and my ragged breathing. I felt a tug on my wrist, a pull that made me realize I had stopped at some point without even realizing it. He held me firmly, his grip secure and constant, as if there were no way to escape. “Don’t worry, Alondra,” he whispered near my ear, his voice both deep and warm. “I’m going to take you somewhere where we can be

