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Chapter 27

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It was already past seven when I finally opened my eyes. For a moment, I lay completely still, trying to piece together where I was and why my side felt like it was on fire. Then I remembered, Rafael’s kick. The memory came with a flash of irritation, followed by the sharp sting that made me wince as I shifted against the pillow. Every muscle in my body ached as though I’d been thrown around, and in a way, I had.

Hunger tugged faintly at me, but I stayed curled up, not yet ready to move. When I finally pushed myself upright and swung my legs over the edge of the bed, I instinctively put weight on my right foot then bit back a cry. Pain shot up from my ankle, hot and immediate. I’d been sure it was just sore earlier, but no, Rafael had managed to sprain it.

With a resigned sigh, I grabbed hold of the nearest shelf and used it to steady myself. Each step toward the door was slow and deliberate, my fingers grazing the wall as though the painted surface could anchor me. It felt ridiculous
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