TERESA
"How much longer do we walk before my legs fall off?" I groaned, trying to protect myself even though I thought no one could hear me.
My throat burned and my stomach twisted, and every step felt like dragging chains across the earth.
But of course, Keller’s head turned a little, his eyes flicking back at me.
My heart jumped inside my chest and I tried to hold myself down.
Did he hear me? I bit my lip quickly and looked away, pretending like I said nothing.
The morning was usually quiet except for the crunch of our boots against the dirt and the faint rustle of leaves above.
Finally, I was back in my body, but it felt heavier than before.
Every step I took reminded me that I was getting fragile and weak.
My hunger gnawed at me, clawing from the inside, but I kept silen
