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Chapter 16 – Broken

CRACK! I let out a scream and tried to shield myself from the whip. I was panting hard and looked around for Ranger, but all I could see was darkness. There was nothing. No Ranger. No whip.

I heard the sound of the CRACK again and realized it was only thunder. I was still in the hole. The earth around me was cold and moist from the heavy rains. I was beyond hunger pains and dehydration. I had lost a lot of blood and felt so weak.

“Please Moon Goddess, bring me home.” I prayed as I shivered from the cold. “End my suffering.” Everyone I loved was gone, I had nothing, and I didn’t belong here.

“I’m here Lucy.” I heard Lia’s broken voice.

“Lia? Where have you been? I thought you left me?” I cried, relieved I wasn’t alone.

“I sent all my energy to our pup, trying to protect it. I’m sorry Lucy, I let you down.” She whimpered with grief.

“Lia, it’s not your fault. It’s his. He never deserved us or the pup.”

“I’m too weak to heal you, I think we’re dying.” Her voice was la