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The Silence Begins I woke up face down on the bed. The pain had forced me awake. What was that feeling? The sharp pain, and then… the collar? I lifted my head, frowning as my fingers brushed against the lock at the back of my neck. It was still there. I yanked at it, but the collar didn’t budge, and the frustration was almost overwhelming. But before I could react further, I felt a gentle hand cover mine. My eyes darted to the side, and I saw one of the omegas, her face creased in worry as she carefully tended to the raw skin on my back. I opened my mouth to say something, but before I could speak, she pressed a finger to her lips, a look of panic flashing across her face as she darted a glance at the door. The silent punishment. I’d forgotten about that. I smiled softly, a watery