328 RECONCILIATIONS

Shiva sat on the edge of the bed in the dimly lit room, her mind buzzing with uncertainty. They had provided her with a change of clothes and access to a bathroom but the lack of information about her surroundings left her on edge. As she waited, the room seemed to close in on her, and her thoughts spiralled.. "What if they're planning to sell me?" she muttered, eyes scanning the room for any clues. The idea of being sold into an unknown fate sent shivers down her spine. The muted colours of the walls and the lack of personal items made it feel more like a temporary holding space than a permanent residence. This can't be safe. "Stay calm, Shiva. Maybe they're negotiating a ransom or something," she reassured herself, trying to find a silver lining in the situation. But who would come for me? She glanced at the closed door, contemplating a possible escape. The possibility of finding a window or a hidden exit became a beacon of hope in her mind. As her eyes darted around the ro