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Chapter 184
Kira
My mouth felt like sandpaper, rougher and more coarse than the sheets that pressed against the fabric of my face.
I could feel my face squinting, breathing deeply, trying to get saliva going in my mouth. I felt dry. My whole body felt dry. And cold.
I shivered, opening my eyes to a dim, dark blur. Where the hell was I? Had I passed out at Toby’s?
A beeping registered somewhere near my head. It was dark. Another beep. I shook my head, as if that would help clear my vision. To my surprise, a sharp pain ran through my skull, worse than any hangover I’ve ever hard.
Like that was possible, I mused. But even thinking hurt. Come to think of it, my whole body hurt. It felt tired. Fatigued. A
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