C83 CHAPTER83

In the crystal cell, Sarah gazed at the slumbering figure with a mix of emotions playing across her face. She inhaled deeply, then let out a soft cough. At the sound, the sleeper jolted awake and scrambled into the corner, his face etched with terror, a primal response.

He was a sorry sight, yet not as defeated as Sarah and the others had been. Recognition dawned as he caught sight of Sarah