THERESA A dull, throbbing ache pulsed through my body as I drifted in and out of consciousness. My head felt too heavy, my limbs numb and useless. My eyes fluttered open, but my vision was blurry, distorted from the lingering effects of the tranquilizer. “She’s awake,” a voice murmured beyond the gate that kept us confined in this cave. Not that the barrier was necessary. The heavy chains ensured we weren’t going anywhere. I turned my head with effort. My muscles were stiff and achy. Gigi’s eyes were already open, staring ahead. "How long were we out?" I mindlinked her. "I don’t know. I don’t even know what day it is anymore." "They’re doing this on purpose. They want us to lose track of time. They want us disoriented." Gigi exhaled sharply through her nose. "Well, they can go f**k

