The cramped space was almost entirely swallowed by darkness. Nathan’s body lay contorted. The freezing floor pressing against everything from the nape of his neck to his spine.
Whatever this room was, it was no larger than two meters by two. It was still within the same house, just a single room away from the gym, yet it lacked even a flicker of light. Only occasionally did a dull glow seep through the thin cracks of the ventilation slats.
His bruises and open wounds were left to fester, denied any medical attention. They weren't even allowed to be cleaned. Blood had dried everywhere. Some patches a deep maroon, others already turned a crusty black.
Nathan had lost track of which parts of him actually ached. He couldn't remember the full extent of what Damian had done to him. In fact, h
