The moment Alexa opened her eyes, she felt like she was dying—her body overwhelmed by pain, hunger, thirst, and soreness.

The throbbing pain all over her body, especially near her neck, kept her from moving. She stayed still in bed, trying to recall the events before she passed out.

She remembered the battle, she remembered Lumina, and then… Harper.

“Harper…”

She suddenly sat up as she remembered her last breath. The sudden movement made her dizzy, and she ...