Ellissa's POV

　　As my heart thundered in my chest, I found solace in the knowledge that within me lay a strength that he could never possess. I may be physically confined, but my spirit remained free, unyielding, and ready to leap at any opportunity for escape.

　　In the depth of that room, amidst the darkness, I vowed to never let him touch or hurt my child. The bond between me and my unborn child provided an unbreakable resolve. I would fight, I would endure, and I ...