Chapter 16 Punishment Time

Bellatrix Sinclair

Panic clawed at my throat, my lungs burning from deprivation. The expansive room coloured pitch-black and slowly closing in. Lifting my head and catching a glimpse of a portrait on the roof that appeared to be of 18th century that depicted bloodshed between wolves and humans. The wide mouth of a black wolf, his fangs bloody as he tore a chunk of flesh from a human. This couldn’t be considered art; it was a slaughter, and it was terrifying.

Glancing at the floor constructed of mirrored tiles and faced with my reflection of trepidation. Everything was black, from the rectangular table covered in dried blood to the gigantic X against the wall, shackles on each four posts.

There was no escape, every direction reminded me of the impending torture I was about to face. A lump formed in my throat, I should be strong, but I couldn’t control the anxiety wreaking havoc upon my insides.