Chapter Twenty-Two
Blissful, pain-free ease and comfort blanketed Wilder. Feeling like she was floating on soft, warm clouds, she came slowly to consciousness, not knowing where she was or what had happened to her but also not caring. All she remembered was that she was safe.
Finally, somewhat reluctantly, she opened her eyes. A low ceiling hung over her, and she was lying next to a transparent wall. Tentacles writhed slowly in the water beyond it.
Wilder sat up, causing her stomach muscles to ache dully. How long had she slept? The pain medication was beginning to wear off again, so it had to be around ten to twelve hours. Tycho or Stephie had returned while she’d been asleep and left her more food and water.
A single, very large Fila was floating a couple of meters away from her. She
