C8 Potent Bite

In the dimly lit, oppressive room, the guard mercilessly lashes Dominic's back once again, eliciting a pained groan from me. Despite the brutality, Dominic remains stoically silent, his lips tightly sealed. I find myself confined to a chair, helplessly watching as Jack and Jake navigate the space freely.

"Why did you escape?" I implore Jake, my voice tinged with tears