NELISSA’S POV
The birds chirping outside tells me that the morning has come. Their tiny wings flapping in the wind rustles the tree leaves and forms a backdrop to the happy sounds of children playing.
The strength and energy I feel coursing through my body tells me the worst has passed. I feel ready to head back out.
I open my eyes and take a gander of my surroundings, and sure enough, there is Lillith, sitting on a chair by the open window. Her head hangs back propped against the wall as her shoulders heave in a quiet sleep. No one else is in the room, not Rahlia or Freda.
A tantalizing smell wafts in through the window, caressing my nostrils. I haven't perceived the smell of good food for almost a full day, and my stomach growls in hungry anticipation.
I brace myself mentally as I s
