Maya woke up screaming, haunted by nightmares. Her eyes were wide with fear as she thrashed about, still trapped in the terror of her memories.
"Don't touch me, I'm disgusted by you!" her screams were filled with pain, laden with despair.
Constantino, who was sitting in the armchair next to the bed, quickly stood up and held her arms firmly, but carefully, so as not to hurt her.
"Maya, it's me. I'm here with you. You're safe, no one will hurt you."
At first, she continued to thrash about, her eyes full of panic, but gradually, upon hearing his voice, she began to calm down. Feeling his presence there, so close and protective, helped to chase away the demons that haunted her dreams.
"I'm here, Maya. You're safe. It's over.”
She took a deep breath, trying to control her rapid breathin
