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* * *~*ALINA POV*~* * * My eyes feel like sandpaper as I try to open them- completely raw and sore, and I’m sure they’re swollen. Even though I’m facing one wall, I can tell it’s a small room. The earthy smell does little to hide the musk, as if it’s been sealed for a long time and didn’t have time to air out. A glow from a lantern or candle behind me is all the light I get, and there’s really nothing here. I should be frightened of the dark room I wake up in, however, the comforting embrace of Caden’s arm around my waist and my back to his chest tells me that I am safe. I do a mental physical check. I can tell my skin is still in the process of healing, since everything from my waist down feels tight and itchy. I can wiggle my toes, so that’s a plus. I bring my hand to my face, bu