Chapter 37: First Month Arc
Friedrich’s POV
Reggie’s breath comes in jagged gasps, each one dragging at my nerves until they’re frayed. His body twitches on the cold floor of the cell, and I feel paralyzed, unable to do anything to help him. My fists clench, nails biting into my palms, while the cuffs around my wrists feel like they’re burning into my skin like they're laced with some molten lava.
“Look at him.”
Kieran’s voice cuts through my thoughts, cold and impatient.
“I see him!” I snap, my voice cracking slightly.
“Then do something about it.”
“What exactly do you expect me to do?” Yeah, it's official, I can’t help the frustration in my tone.
“I expect you to stop sitting there like a scared pup. Those chains don’t mean a thing to you. Or have you become too weak to even try?
