CHAPTER 48
Vladzan had apparently tired of his experiments, and Penrys heard the creak of the chair when he sat down. His breathing was regular, but without the deep rhythms of sleep.
Too much to hope for, that he’d just drop off. At least he can’t see my toes inside my shoes.
For the last little while, she’d been trying to wiggle her toes, and she welcomed her feeble success. It’s wearing off, finally.
If her body could move again, eventually her power would return, assuming there was no permanent damage. Vladzan would be shielded, surely, but with her full power that would mean nothing to her.
How long would she have to wait? If she alerted him before she was strong enough, she’d never get another chance, but the others might return before she could be sure.
Pump the heart. Breathe
