Sending up a silent prayer that I wouldn't crumble once my feet touched the floor again, I slid my legs out from underneath the blanket. My bare feet slapped the ground lightly, and I stood, keeping one hand locked to the mattress for support. There. Maybe. My legs wobbled some, but so far, so good. I slipped my hand free and stood on my own two feet, the first time in eight days.
Hell yes. I gave the V for Victory sign with my fingers as I held my arms out in front of me and crossed to the door. Jade had taught Lee and me to do that when we did something right. I'd take any victory I could.
Even though my arm still hurt, I took off the sling so I could at least equip myself with an arrow. Archer had told me he'd set my newly whittled arrows and bow in the corner of my room. After fumbli
