Chapter 32

Thea

I groan as I work to open my eyes. My body feels heavy, and it tingles like it’s flooded with static. My head throbs as I blink repeatedly to clear my vision. I can barely hear the blurry figure that hovers above me, shaking me by the shoulders as they whisper.

“Princess? Princess, please wake up already.”

I try to lift my hand but am met with resistance. I hiss out in pain as a severe burning sensation circles my wrist.

“Oh Princess, thank the Goddess! Don’t move. They have you in silver chains.”

My vision clears enough that I can see the panicked face of Gamma Niko staring down at me.

Wait, Gamma Niko?

Why is he here? Where is here?

My mouth feels so dry, cotton mouth almost seems like an understatement. I swallow harshly, trying to get the slightest bit of moisture to clear the way.

“Ga, Gamma…wh…where….” I finally manage.

“Shhhhh,” Niko says with wide eyes as he glances around. “You are at Golden Claw in the dungeon. A rogue brought you here at-”

“My order.”

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