Chapter 233

• Damien’s heart pounded harder with each passing second, his breath coming in shallow, and rapid gasps.
• The realization of the situation seemed to close in on him. He ran a hand through his damp hair, wiping the sweat from his brow. The pressure was unbearable; he had thought, and prayed that by now the nightmare would have ended. But it hadn’t. Instead, it felt like it was only just beginning.
• “Why are they dragging this out?” Damien muttered under his breath, his voice trembling slightly. “They’re just trying to break me down… make me scared.”