Chapter Five
By first light the next day I was sitting up.
It wasn't easy and mostly involved propping myself up on my arms and locking them in a straight position.
But it was better than being face down like the past five days, that was for sure.
With the threat of death looking less and less likely, I turned my thoughts to vengeance instead.
The muscles in my legs were still completely dead and I couldn't feel them for the most part.
Tear off his legs. The first task on my list.
I had tried talking, only to discover my tongue was still useless and lolled about in my mouth like I was having a stroke.
Rip out his tongue, I added to the list.
The worst thing about getting feeling back after nearly six days on a beach was the severe itch of the sand embedded in my skin.
Rake off his skin. No. Burn off his skin.
Yes, he would burn like I had.
