*Zara*

Groaning, I started regaining my senses, feeling myself come to and rubbing my head. At that point, I should be used to waking up in a fog like that.

The scent of musty hay filled my nostrils as I sat up, taking in the room. We were lying on piles of the stuff, in a small area with bars over a high, narrow window.

I looked over to check on Lorelei, who was still asleep. Deciding that we may be in a bad situation, I leaned over and began to shake ...