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Chapter 24
"Wakey, wakey".
I could hear a muffled voice somewhere around me, but the burning sensation that had taken over my entire being was demanding my attention.
"Hey! I said get up!".
I could hear the voice clearer this time, it had grown in volume and had a harsher tone to it. As I attempted to open my stinging eyelids I grunted as what I can only assume was a boot made contact with my ribs.
"That's a good girl, we didn't dose you up too hard this time. Didn't want you sleeping too long again and missing out on all the fun".
That voice... It was a voice I knew, and it wasn't a pleasant one.
I grumbled in response as I felt the force of the boot against my ribs once more. Ignoring the ache in my side and focusing on my breathing I attempted to lift my head. Immediately I was overwhelmed with a throbbing headache, and the heat that was still scorching my weak body reminded me it was still here.
My senses began to slo
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