Some Things Will Always Keep Having Happened

I startle awake not knowing where I am, knowing only the excruciating pain rushing over me and taking my breath, I can feel the teasing cold edge of the blades before they break my skin, I can feel the bones in my wrists crack in their shackles - but then strong arms hold me close, someone is holding me close, pressing me against his chest, and he won't let me fall, and I'm safe.