SIGRID

The idea of taking him into the future was growing stronger, but how would I do it?

“I’ll be back. Just obey, be good, and I’ll reward you,” I finally let him go, throwing in a bribe for good measure.

It hurt to see the redness on his chin. I wanted to heal him, but I couldn’t give in now—or my words would lose all meaning.

I turned my back and left the room, slamming the door behind me. I stood in the hallway for a few seconds, gripping the doorknob.

I could feel him on the other side,