My head was buzzing.

Groaning, I wanted to touch my head but realized that I couldn't move. I'll try again. Again I encountered resistance.

Blinking, I opened my eyes. The first thing I saw was grass.

Was I outside?

What happened?

I looked up and looked into Alister's dark eyes. And then I remembered.

The attacks.

The choice.

Reyna.

I wanted to throw myself at him, but cold metal cut into my skin. I looked behind me. I was chained to a tree. I growled.

"Look who's awake again! Just in time for our last performance!"

He spread his arms as if welcoming an audience.

I shook the chains, but...