Kaya’s POV
The air in the dimly lit room felt heavy, pressing down on Kaya as she sat curled on the cold floor. Her body ached with every breath, and her mind raced, trying to piece together fragments of fear and confusion. Every second that passed felt like a weight pulling her further into a nightmare she couldn’t wake up from. She had been held captive for days—how many, she didn’t know. Her only thought, her only focus, was her baby.
Her hand rested protectively on her swollen belly as she whispered soft reassurances, hoping to calm the storm that raged inside her. “We’ll get out of here,” she murmured to the unborn child she carried. "I’ll protect you, I promise."
The sound of footsteps echoed outside the door, pulling her from her thoughts. The door creaked open, and her heart sto
