Chapter 16

Cassie Robert... All my body hurts badly. I can't believe he took me there for his guards to beat the hell out of me. This is insane. "Ah! It hurts..." I wince in pain as Zoey massages the bruises with a cold towel. I'm lying flat on the mat on my belly with some part of my body open. Thanks to Zoey, she's here to tend to my wound. It's night already, but the pain is preventing me from sleeping. Tears well up in my eyes as pains shoot through me. For how long will I have to endure this pain? For how long will I have to go through this every day? What if I end up still losing my life after going through so much pain? What will happen if I suddenly cannot take it anymore? Will I die? "It's done," Zoey's voice pulls me out of my deep thoughts, and I wipe my tears from my cheeks. The pains have relieved me now, all thanks to her. Zoey is a nice young lady. "How're you feeling now?" She whispers, and I nod my head. The others are already fast asleep. "I'm feeling much better. Thank you," I