Before we’ve even left the corridor I’m wheezing, out of breath. Maddie loops her arm around mine, towing me towards the door. I’m only managing to keep up because she’s practically carrying me.

We pass more cell blocks, these ones empty. All except one. As we streak past, I catch a glimpse of a white-covered figure.

“Stop,” I tell Maddie, coming to a halt. She lets go of my arm and I wobble, almost losing my balance. Everything swirls around me. God, I hope I don’t pass out.

Before we’ve even left the corridor I’m wheezing, out of breath. Maddie loops her arm around mine, towing me towards the door. I’m only managing to keep up because she’s practically carrying me.

We pass more cell blocks, these ones empty. All except one. As we streak past, I catch a glimpse of a white-covered figure.

“Stop,” I tell Maddie, coming to a halt. She lets go of my arm and I wobble, almost losing my balance. Everything swirls around me. God, I hope I don’t pass out.

The rain pelts down, battering against the cold concrete ground and soaking everyone outside. People rush about, trying to duck under trees or into shops to keep dry. And I’m in the midst of all this, hood of my leather jacket up to keep my curly hair dry. I’m wearing sunglasses despite the dark clouds looming overhead.

I wrap my arms around myself, shivering in the cold. I tap my foot impatiently, waiting to cross the road. Beside me, I can see a short blonde woman glance over curiousl. . .