It hurt. Everything hurt. Every single piece of her felt as though it was both on fire and numb at the same time. Her legs barely moved on their own.

That she had made it this far was purely due to her will power. Johanna couldn't open her eyes to navigate. The only thing guiding her was the touch of the rough cavern wall. She'd lost the strength to stand away from it, and now allowed it to cut into her skin as she dragged herself forward, inch by inch. The protection of her clothing ...