Chapter 41
Clay groaned as consciousness flowed into his mind. Every part of his body ached. He tried to move but something tight across his chest prevented it. He tried lifting his arms but they were bound too, secured by his sides. He struggled against the restraints but they didn’t loosen. All he managed to do was make his muscles hurt even more.
“Good. You’re awake.”
The voice sounded familiar but Clay was having trouble thinking clearly. He turned his head, blinking rapidly against the bright light. The room slowly came into focus. His room, or it looked like it at least. He was secured to the bed by strong straps. He looked back around the room, focusing on the figure standing near the door.
“Zeek.”
It was more of a croak than a word, but the other man understood.
“I
