Chapter 47 - Blurred (1/2)

The world seemed murky. Everything was so strange. The air was heavy. Shadows moved in the distance. A gurgle. Dull blows.

She was startled, stumbling, staggering and then kinking. She dropped to her hands and knees. Her hands were bloodied. Her chest tightened with each breath. Cold overturned her.

A whining that gave way to a faint moan. Repeated dull blows, like a brutal rhythm. She pressed her hands to her ears.

Gasp. A stifled cry. She winced. Hard hit something on the ground.

She heard a sob. Whimper. Everything in the distance and yet so close.

Her face was wet.

Steps. Slowly. Hesitantly

Feet stopped right next to her. Someone leaned close to her.

A man. Black hair. Silver eyes. Glittering.

She looked at him ... looked at him ...

But he was so strangely far away. As if she did not really see him. Somehow blurry.

Someone whimpered, gasped, coughed, sobbed ...

”Shh ..., love. Sch. Everything is fine. ”A gentle voice. Deep. Rough ”Everything is fine.” His touch was warm. Tender. She just looked at him, watching and just sitting there. Quiet. She watched him taking her arm, gently put it around his neck. He picked her up.

She let it happen. Apathetic. Weak-willed.

Her head fell back. Heavy. Met strong shoulders. A familiar smell rose in her nose. A slight warmth came back. She felt secure. Safe.

She was carried. Firm arms held her. Footsteps echoed. Hastily. Heavy. Bright light, burning in her eyes. She quickly closed her eyes.

A door slammed.

Cold leather. Soft. She is deposed on it. Carefully.

Voices. Whisper. Silent, horrified and strange.

”Get me a blanket! The rest, out!” A dark command. She winces. Again, steps. A door fell gently into the lock. Someone sits down next to her. A hand stroked her hair. She heard herself panting.

”Calm down, love. You're safe here.” The voice is soft, like a soft melody. An arm wrapped around her shoulders. He gently pulled her into an embrace. A scent, like a fresh sea breeze.

She whimpered. ”Everything is fine. Nobody will hurt you. Everything is fine.” The voice is soft, familiar as a lullaby. Far away...