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The kiss was a promise, a binding contract sealed with love and longing.
As we pulled apart, I nestled my head against his chest, taking solace in the rhythmic beat of his heart.
Without saying a word, he reached for my dress and pulled it up over my head.
He took me in, admiring my naked form.
Then he brought his lips to my skin and sent powerful ripples of excitement coursing through me.
This, I thought. This is our freedom.
But on the outside, for now, our cell was our universe, and our love, the stars that illuminated our path.
14
CEARA
The dim lights of our cell painted a warm, yellowish glow against the cold walls, creating a cocoon of intimacy around Ellie and me.
Tucked beneath the rough blankets, I felt Ellie’s gentle breaths against my chest.
The ambient sounds of the prison — distant footsteps, soft murmurs, and the ever-present hum of machinery — faded into the background.
The musky scent of Ellie’s hair, mixed with the faint aroma of the prison’s cleanliness, was oddly comforting.
I’d grown accustomed to, even fond of, these tiny reminders of our world here.
Her fingers traced random patterns on my skin, sending little jolts of electricity up my spine.
“Ceara?” she murmured, her voice soft and drowsy. “What do they make you see in that machine?”
I hesitated for a moment, reluctant to pull her into the harrowing world of visions and predictions.
But the weight of the unspoken between us pressed heavily on my heart.
I sighed, my exhale tasting slightly metallic in the recycled prison air. “They strap me into a chair and make me focus on images. People, places… events. I have to tell them what I see in their future.”
Her fingers paused. “And have any of those predictions come true?” she asked, curiosity and concern evident in her voice.
I nodded, feeling the rough fabric of our pillow against my skin. “Yes, of course. They wouldn’t subject me to this if they didn’t.”
She propped herself on her elbow, her clear eyes searching mine for answers.
I could hear the subtle change in her heartbeat, the increasing tempo revealing her anxiety. “Like what?”
Drawing in a deep breath, I decided to start with something light. “Well, the lottery results, for one,” I said with a chuckle. “Imagine, predicting the most sought-after numbers in the universe. If only we could use that knowledge, huh?”
Ellie laughed, the melodic sound echoing softly in the confined space.
The levity was a welcome respite, but it was short-lived.
My smile faded as I remembered another prediction, one that was far from funny.
I hesitated, but Ellie’s searching gaze prompted me to continue.
“There was another… A great tidal wave, engulfing an entire city on the planet Yilthor. Thousands lost their homes.”
My voice broke a little.
