As I listen to Imani and Constance talk for hours. The energy from the ruby gives me warmth and power. I need to heal these wounds then I'll be alright. I look down at the cut in my stomach. I still feel the burns on my back form the cut of the lashes. I closed my eyes soaking up all the energy the ruby was giving me. Tiny footsteps come down the stairs. I open my eyes and feel warm. Diana steps down with a tray in her hands. My stomach growls, it's been days since I last eat. She rushes over to me, " here's your food." She places it on the table next to me. She looks behind her reaching in her jacket pocket, " drink the whole viale to heal your wounds." Diana pushes the vial in my hand then turns around going back up the stairs. I stare at the viale for a few seconds before putting it

