Chapter 88

Ryder’s point of view:

When I woke up, I found myself lying on the floor. The moment I moved, my head pinched with pain. I stopped moving. I closed my eyes tightly shut and waited till the pain dissipated.

I tried to sit up only to realize that my hands and feet were tied up with ropes. I pushed myself up and leaned my back against the cold wall. I felt something trail down the back of my neck and the side of my head. I instantly knew that it was blood.

I looked around but could barely see anything. It was dark and only the beam of the moon penetrating through the window served as my light from where I was.

I shook my head slightly to prevent the blood from getting into my eyes. I did not want to be blinded any further than I was already.

I coughed and winced slightly when I tasted the metallic taste in my mouth. The side of my lips stung. I gulped to try and get rid of that taste but to no avail.

I held my breath when