I shivered, the movement sending ripples of pain through my limbs. “I’m sore.” “Me too.” She shuffled to the bed, sitting at its end. “You should take a bath.” “Do you have a tent?” “Jocelyn and I are sharing. It’s not set up yet, but they’re working on it. It’s closer to the fires. They put you in the center of camp.” Where I’d be protected. “Jocelyn went to find food.” “Okay.” I walked toward the tub, every muscle in my arms and shoulders screaming as I stripped my tunic over my head. “That was…a strange night.” She closed her eyes. “I’ve never been in such a dark place.” “Neither have I.”
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