His words were drowned out by another squeal of pain. Laura's legs collapsed under her as they filled with unbearable pain. She half-hung in the chains, unable to think of anything else. Her swollen thumbs, the hanging from her wrists, it all faded behind this wall of fire. When she opened her eyes again, she could not see anything through the tears. Unable to brush them away, she just hung there, sobbing. How long did it last? Was he still there? Was she still alive? She did not know. She knew nothing but agony.