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Chapter 63

Autor: Inaya Grey
last update Última atualização: 2025-12-28 00:21:52

Lana’s POV

I woke up choking on the taste of metal, oil and chemicals mixed with alcohol. My head throbbed, every sound felt too loud, every movement sent a wave of nausea through my body. I couldn't help myself, I threw up at some container, patting my flushed cheek, trying to bring colour out.

The vomiting helped me, in seeing everything clearly, I stayed still for a while, forcing myself to breathe slowly, counting each inhale so I wouldn't panic. The floor beneath me was cold.

My eyes got used to the poor lighting and the room was large, only a few overhead lights, no windows that I could see. Metal shelving lined one wall, stacked with crates and sealed boxes. On the opposite side, a wide rolling door stood shut.

I wasn't alone.

Women lay around me, some curled on their sides, some sitting upright with their backs against the wall. A few were crying quietly, others stared into nothing, eyes glassy, some picking their skins, behaviors strange.

My pulse jumped, but I kept my face
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