Kapitel 96: Chapter 96: Misgiving

It was amazing what a little hydration and rest could do. Only hours after arriving, Lizzie woke in a soft bed surrounded by the familiar hum of Paragon's hospital, her mind more clear than it had been since the blast.

She'd gratefully devoured the tray of food waiting by her bedside, and wasted no time reminding the soldier posted outside her door what she was there for. He'd returned only moments later, the Developer in tow.

"Phoenix," his face brightened, loping through the doorway to take her hand between his cold, clammy palms. "What a pleasant surprise."

Lizzie tried not to recoil at his touch; she removed her hand quickly to push herself up and dangle her legs from the side of the bed. "You don't know what's happened then?" she questioned, searching his face.

His eyes narrowed with what seemed like concern. "I assumed you were back to negotiate a ceasefire."