Asteria: The water grew colder. But I didn’t want to leave just yet. The candles were burning low. Their scent was heavy in the air. I was enjoying this moment of freedom. It’s been days since I have been truly alone. Sarah didn’t listen to my words. I knew she was waiting just outside the door. I could hear her waiting for me. She was concerned about leaving me alone. It wasn’t like I wasn’t safe. No one could harm me inside this locked room. It’s not like I would harm myself, either. My headache at the thought. Pain rushed into my mind and my breath became quick. My heart slowly sank into my chest. Tears rushed down my face. I don’t understand. My vision, eyes burned, and could feel something rushing into my mind. I held my breath and tried to understand what was happening. There was

