Asteria: "I can't believe you," Henry stated, sitting down on the bed facing away from me. I could hear the anger in his voice. Fear washed over my body, and I could feel myself shaking. I was unsure what he would do next. He might hit me, I thought. He would beat me for what I did. My whole body started to freeze, and I couldn't move. I had to force words to leave my mouth. "I'm sorry, I regret everything. I will try my best to have your child," I said. As tears left my eyes, I didn't regret whatever I did, but he didn't need to know. I need him to believe I regretted my actions so he wouldn't hurt me. This had to be a nightmare. But it feels so real, and I can feel my heart racing. I can feel his anger. Is this really happening? How did we get here? I don't remember. I was just sle