HIS ARM FELT NUMB; UNTIL he tried to move it, which brought on a sharp jolt of pain followed by the unpleasant tingle of pins and needles.

Blinking, Alek tried to open his eyes, astonished at how hard it felt.

Where am I?

He stared at the ceiling above; this is the Royal Quarters, why am I here?

Normally he slept in the Griffon Guard Quarters, along with the other men. Well, not Gredel of course and Rumal had been absent quite a bit lately.

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