Trial Begins

Karica’s POV

I was still huddled up in my morbidly chilled cell. My throat was parched like the soil devoid of rain for months. My tongue was stiff and it took a great deal of effort to move it. The slash wound on my face and neck hurt a great deal.

My body was shivering uncontrollably. It seemed like soon my blood would freeze over in my very veins putting me out of my misery. I missed Laila, at least I wouldn't have been so alone.

The noise of shuffling footsteps had me lifting my head. It was Xu and Gamma Aegir, standing outside my cell. While the former held pity for me the latter only had contempt.

“Open the door,” he commanded the guard. He unlocked it and the door creaked open in the stillness of this forsaken dungeon. Xu walked inside carrying a glass of water and all I could think about was gulping it down.

She quietly sat beside me and offered me the drink, I ravished it with gratitude brimming in my eyes and downed every last droplet.

“Thank you,” I whispered and she me