95

Drezhan

“Get up,” the leader commanded

I struggled, but my body refused to obey. It felt like an eternity since I had moved and I couldn’t remember the last time I felt anything close to strength.

I tried again, pushing against the ground, my muscles burning with the effort. I managed to lift myself a few inches, but the agony was too much. Tears welled up in my eyes as I collapsed back onto the g