Barbara’s POV

Fear gripped its icy hands around me. And I broke out in a cold sweat. His hands, which were pressed hard against my mouth, prevented me from screaming out loud for help.

The room was cast in a gloomy darkness. And from the open windows the dark cloud loomed over the city.

I must have been asleep for hours.

In a frightened state, I struggled against the iron grip which held me down. l kicked my legs in the air. Like it would set me free.

To save myself from the danger I ...