Chapter 56

-Paige-

The first thing I notice as the fog of unconsciousness starts lifting off of me, is that I’m excruciatingly sore.

I try to open my eyes, but they’re too heavy. I try lifting my fingers and moving my toes, but this simple task seems monumental. I try to grunt, but my throat is too dry; I don’t even have saliva to swallow. I must be dehydrated.

I try to focus on my other senses since I ca