Raya heard voices from a distance. It was almost like she was dreaming or something. But the cold, hard floor said otherwise. Her body ached badly, and she was in a lot of pain. It sounded like she was the centre of the argument in the conversation hovering above her.

She was still confused when pictures from earlier that day flashed in her head. Raya opened her eyes. She recognized the three people who stood above her, including the elderly woman. Her grey hair was long and braided. Even in her old age, Raya could tell she was strong.

Raya was very thirsty, and all she wanted was to get...