Erick

Every breath stung.

Even a tiny movement felt like I was in that hell hole once again trying to get Alina to safety… and struggling to keep Emiel from killing me.

“Ugh.” I opened my eyes with much difficulty. The light in the room felt blinding. I closed them again, groaning. God, why do I feel so weak?

“Erick?” Was that Alina? She was here? She sounded worried. I might not be in enemy hands after all.

“I—” My throat felt like someone had scrubbed it raw with sandpaper.

“Hang on. I’ll get some water.” I felt the bed rise as she got up. She had been right next...