Chapter 21: High Stakes

Calla’s POV

By mid-morning, the pain had subsided enough that I could get out of bed and move around. I still felt a dull ache in my stomach, like someone had punched me there and left a deep bruise, but it was manageable. Better than yesterday, at least.

I managed to pull on a loose-fitting dress that didn’t feel restrictive, and a cardigan since it was a little chillier today. I pulled my hair i