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.