Chapter 16

Sassy woke up in a strange bedroom. She wanted to sit up, but she felt too weak to speak. She tried to speak, but her throat felt dry and inflamed.

As if on cue, someone turned on the lights and the rays pierced into her eyes and she quickly shut them.

"She's awake." The female voice said.

"Thank Goodness." She heard Delight's voice say.

Delight rushed to her side and sat next to her.

"Oh, Sassy. You're finally awake." She said and Sassy opened her eyes.

Delight cupped Sassy's face and kissed her forehead.

"I almost thought I'd lose you. You've been in this condition for a whole week. Are you crazy? How dare you scare me like that?" Delight said and hugged Sassy's stiff body.

A whole week?

Sassy tried to speak again, but only a croaked sound came out of her mouth and Delight noticed it.

"Do you need water?" She asked and Sassy nodded thirstily.

"I'll go get you some." Delight said and walked out of the room and in no time, she returned with a bottle of water and a glass. She turned wa