Chapter 77: Chapter 77: Square one

Alex awoke in her bed. Her whole body was sore. She couldn't even move her fingers. The adventure from the last few days hit her hard and she sobbed. It felt almost like a dream. More like a really horrible nightmare. Her insides felt raw and empty.

She twitched her hand slowly towards the light sensor. Bright light filled the room with one click. The bright hurt her eyes and made her flinch, causing more pain. She tapped it two more times and the light dimmed.

"Ah, awake finally, I see." Henry stood over her. "I thought you would be up days ago. I do have your lover waiting for you, after all."

"Leave him out of this," Alex hissed. "He's done nothing to you."

"Well, except sleep with my wife."

"I'm not your wife." Alex spat hoarsely and pushed herself upright.

"You are until you finish your contract. Let's be civil here." Henry sat down on the bed. "We can make a deal."