Lily I opened my eyes blearily, blinking back to reality. Darkness was all that surrounded me. My gaze widened in alarm. Where was I? How had I gotten- 'Oh No.' Dread filled me as I recalled everything. My breathing became haggard, there didn't seem to be an air. Dread filled me. I tried twisting my head— "Ah!" I yelped from the striking pain. Why did it hurt? With laboured breath I gently moved my bound arms to my neck. Gently touching the part that hurt the most, it was swollen. I dropped my hands as slowly as I could without causing any more pain. I needed to calm down. Struggling now would only make things worse. 'Easier said than done' a part of me thought almost hysterically as I tried quelling the panic inside me. Each breath I took sent a shot of pain into my lungs. I shu

