LYCANDRA POV
Pain. That was the first thing I became aware of. Not sharp pain. Burning pain. It crawled through my arms and hands like fire beneath my skin, making every muscle ache. A groan escaped my lips as consciousness slowly returned. My head felt heavy. The world around me blurred in and out of focus while unfamiliar voices drifted through the darkness.
"...shouldn't have brought her here."
"What choice did we have?"
"Do you know what he'll do if she escapes?"
A shiver ran down my spine. The voices sounded nervous. Fearful.The smell hit me next. Damp earth. Unwashed bodies. Sweat. Blood. Fear. The scent was so strong it almost made me gag. I forced my eyes open. Everything swam for a moment before slowly becoming clearer. Rough wooden walls. A dirt floor. A single lantern hangi
