Nikolai

My eyes fluttered open, meeting the familiar surroundings of the compound. My eyelids felt heavy, exhausted from the restless night.

The weight of my reality dawned upon me as the scent of blood and sweat hit my nose. Again, I’d lost myself to the feral madness, ending another life.

I shut my eyes—how many had I killed this time? Four? Five?

I sat up, sadness flashing across my face. My jaw clenched at the sight of blood on the floor. My gaze traveled to the door as I picked ...