The morning sun filtered through the tent flaps in soft, golden needles, but for me, the light was far too bright. So annoying.
I wanted to sleep more and let my tired body enjoy the serenity in my dreams, but even that was impossible. I tried to roll onto my side, but a sharp pain that cut through from my hips and lower back made me gasp. Every muscle I possessed felt like it had been stretched, used, and then turned to lead.
"Ngh... ouch," I groaned into the furs, my voice a dry, scratchy rasp. It was even worse than after my heat. No, maybe it was the same, but this one felt like I had been greatly manhandled. "Ouch, dammit, it hurts..."
The sound was like an alarm bell for the three predators surrounding me. Immediately, the heat bag beside me shifted.
