Chapter 89 Let Me Out

When Cressida regained consciousness, her head was aching and she felt a dull, throbbing pain in the back of her neck. When she tried moving her fingers, her fingertips brushed against the rough yet cool texture of concrete. She opened her eyes and saw nothing but darkness. There were no windows or doors to be seen. She lifted herself off the ground, heart racing, breath ragged. She felt suffocated, causing her to gag, and her stomach was in knots. "N-No…" She curled into herself, hugged her knees tightly, and buried her head between them. Her body was shaking uncontrollably. She bit down hard on her lip until the taste of blood spread through her mouth. The pain brought her a shred of clarity amid her chaotic thoughts. She raised her head and forced her eyes wide open so that she could get used to the darkness. "They're just trying to stop me from competing," she told herself repeatedly. "They're not after my life. They just want me to be disqualified." This thought became he