CHAPTER 31 - PAYBACK

TASHA

"Hey, baby," when I opened my eyes, Rendall's soothing voice was there to meet me. When the glint of light from the ceiling caught my eyes, it blinded me in an instant, and I had to blink a few times to clear my vision. "How are you feeling?" He placed his hand on top of my forehead and my neck. "I'm glad that somehow your fever has subsided."

"I'm feeling quite better than earlier," I answered with my voice still hoarse. Before attempting to sit down, I cleared the lump that had formed in my throat. He helped me out by placing his hand on my back and putting his arm around me. "What time is it?"

I watched him look at his watch. "It's already five o'clock in the afternoon," he answered. "Sadie was here but I told her that you need to have adequate time to rest and that she can talk with you when your body recovered its strength." He let out a chuckle. "I haven't seen your friend this suspicious—at least not until today. She acted like she was cool with everything, but with