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Drawing her into a tight embrace, I inhaled deeply, savoring her unique scent one last time.
The feel of her body pressed against mine, the silky texture of her hair against my cheek, and the gentle rhythm of her heartbeat were sensations I promised myself I’d never forget.
Pulling back, I cupped her face, my thumbs brushing away the tears that had escaped her eyes.
Our lips met in a slow, lingering kiss, filled with the weight of our unspoken promises and the intensity of our newfound connection.
As we broke apart, the guards grew impatient. “Enough,” the shorter one growled, grabbing my arm with a firm grip.
His fingers felt like cold steel bands against my skin, sending a shiver down my spine.
Reluctantly, I allowed myself to be led away, the soft clank of the cell door sealing shut echoing ominously in my ears.
As I walked down the corridor, the chill of the floor seeping through my bare feet, I replayed every moment I had shared with Ellie.
Her laughter, her warmth, and her resilience were the anchors I clung to in this uncertain sea of captivity.
A newfound strength surged through me, a burning conviction that I would find my way back to her.
The sensation was like a fire in my chest, a beacon of hope amidst the darkness that threatened to consume me.
The soft murmur of the guards’ conversation and the distant hum of machinery faded into the background as my thoughts were consumed by Ellie.
She had become my anchor, my lifeline.
And with the newfound knowledge of our fated connection, I felt invincible.
Nothing, not even the iron grip of the Supervisor or the relentless experiments, could break my spirit.
With every step, I held onto the promise of our reunion, letting it fuel my determination.
I was no longer the defeated prisoner; I was a warrior, ready to face any challenge, for I had something worth fighting for.
And as the guards led me deeper into the bowels of the prison, one thought echoed in my mind: I would return to Ellie.
No matter the cost.
* * *
The sterile room I was led into held an oppressive air.
A whirr of machinery combined with the tangy, acrid odor of electrical discharge made the space feel even more otherworldly than the rest of the complex.
Bright lights overhead threw stark shadows on the cold, metal floor, the chill of which seeped through the soles of my feet, causing an involuntary shiver to wrack my frame.
The Supervisor stood near the central console, the machine’s holo-emitters surrounding it in a semi-circle.
His silhouette looked menacing, even in the well-lit environment. “Strap him in,” he ordered tersely.
The guards, their grip cold and unyielding, forced me into the metallic chair.
The chair’s restraints snapped around my wrists and ankles with an almost sentient eagerness.
“We’re trying a new frequency today,” the Supervisor’s voice held a note of smugness. “Let’s see if you can resist this time.”
I closed my eyes momentarily, seeking refuge in the dark behind my eyelids, the only escape from the clinical brightness of the chamber.
My thoughts immediately sought solace in my Distant Vision, the serene beach scene where Ellie and I shared our intimate moments.
