Aadhi
The next time I open my eyes, the morning light streams through the tiny window from the corner of the room. A throaty groan slips out as the tightness in my neck worsens when I try to move. And only then do I drowsily remember how badly my body is battered. My limbs feel weak and numb, reminding me of every broken bone inside me.
"You up?" I gaze up to meet Ithu as she stands at the door with a tray in her hands.
"Y-Yeah.." I give a short, sharp exhalation as my response.
"Good. I have got you goat leg soup. It speeds up the healing process.." She walks up to me and places the tray on the bed before she adjusts the pillows behind my back to elevate me.
I grunt when a sharp pain shoots down my spine.
"Sorry.." She mumbles, looking concerned for causing the pain.
"I'm ok
