For while it was the memory of his past rage and humiliation that had kept him awake to begin with, it was the other side of the present situation that had left him still wakeful at dawn. The slowly dawning realization that Fraser was now his prisoner; no longer his tormentor, but a prisoner, like the others, entirely at his mercy.
The character reflects on a profound shift in his situation as he grapples with the memories of his past anger and humiliation. Initially, these thoughts kept him awake, reminding him of the struggles he endured. However, as dawn approaches, he experiences a transformative understanding of his current predicament.
Now, Fraser, who once tormented him, is fully at his mercy, just like the other captives. This realization alters the power dynamic between them, highlighting how the roles of tormentor and prisoner can dramatically change, leading to a deep introspection about control and vulnerability.
