I woke with a start, my heart racing and my mind foggy. The unfamiliar surroundings sent a jolt of panic through me as I tried to piece together where I was and how I had gotten here. The last thing I remembered clearly was running through the dark cave with Dwayne, the sounds of Donk and his pack echoing behind us.
As my eyes adjusted to the dim light, I realized I was in a small, cozy room. The walls were made of rough-hewn wood, and a warm fire crackled in a stone fireplace nearby. I was lying on a soft bed of furs, which explained why I felt so comfortable despite my confusion.
Suddenly, the events of the past few days came rushing back - the attack on our pack, the desperate flight through the forest, my fall in the ravine. The memories made me try to stand up quickly, but a sharp p
