Katelina woke and quickly closed her eyes against the bright light. Her body ached and her gums felt like they'd been cut to ribbons. Her throat burned. She sought for memories and came up with the cell in Malick's basement. There was someone at the door

She sat up with a cry. The room rolled and her stomach twisted. She tried not to wretch. Her eyes adjusted to find the fountain room in Malick's secret oasis. A couple of pots were overturned. The plants and dirt were trampled ...