Chapter 114

Creaking noises were the first thing that registered in Brielle's mind. Her eyes fluttered open.

She stared at the slanted ceiling, listened to the creak coming from her left. She stretched and yawned. Where was she? What was happening?

The moment of peace and wonder did not last long. Eventually, her memories caught up with her, crashing like a wave, drowning her beneath a tumble of despair. What had she done?

"Talin!" Sobs began to rack her body, steal her breath....