Chapter 16

Pain shot through my leg as consciousness crept back. The world spun into focus one pixel at a time, like an old computer struggling to load.

"Stop moving," Seraphina's voice cut through the haze. "You'll tear the stitches."

I blinked several times. We were in some kind of cabin. Wooden walls. A single window. Dust particles danced in the sunbeam that cut across my bed.

"How long was I out?"

"Six hours." She pressed a cold cloth to my forehead. "You were muttering about system updates in your sleep."

That got my attention. The memory of the fight rushed back – the glowing sword, the explosion of power, the mysterious upgrade.

"Where'd you find this place?"

"Safe house. One of many." She sat on a rickety chair beside the bed. "Now tell me what happened back there."

I tried to sit up. Bad idea. "Help me first?"

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