Chapter 129. Cornered

Oh, I can't breathe. That thought quickly crossed her mind when Rafaella woke up. 

Her eyes widened as she struggled to get enough air into her lungs. Something covered her mouth and nose. And her heart beat faster as she glanced around the unfamiliar small room with a foul smell. She could hardly move as her hands were tied up behind her. She closed her eyes again and thought about what had happened last and how she ended up in a dark, unfamiliar place. 

The last thing she remembers was someone hitting her on the head when she came out of the comfort room of the cottage that belonged to Gwen. She rested her head against the bed's headboard and closed her eyes again as many images played through her mind. 

She remembered Alexus and their children. 

Oh, what's going on? Her thoughts were jumbled.

 I shouldn't freak out. 

She told herself that she needed to think clearly. as she leaned back, star