Adriana woke up with a groan, feeling the stiffness in her neck and hands.

Erica was patting her hand trying to wake her up and Adriana turned away opening her eyes.

She groaned again and sat up slowly.

“We have to go out for the day's work. Miranda will be waiting.” She heard Erica's voice slip into her foggy brain and she yawned.

“Come on let's go.”

Adriana looked up and saw the other slaves already on their feet and moving out and she struggled to her feet wincing as her legs held her weight.

Her legs were still healing, and they throbbed with every step. Yesterday's endless work had...