Prey Drive by Jen Stevens
Chapter 51
the lamb
surrounds me, hands pushing and pulling against multiple spots on my body.
The pain is so intense, it cancels itself out. My lungs hurt worse than my head, which hurts worse than my legs. I’ve fallen into a constant state of agony—a new baseline for pain that buzzes into numbness.
There’s someone standing over me, but I can’t ask what’s going on through the tube stuck down my throat.
Each thought flutters in, hardly landing before the next one comes and chases it away.
I’m tired. So, so tired.
It’s time to rest.
Just as the idea flows into my brain, Death’s lullaby begins softly playing in my ears.
I’m so happy she’s back…
The music grows louder, the beat thrumming loudly in my ears as something pushes against my chest, crushing me.
Instead of focusing on the affliction, I follow the music as it grows louder and louder.
All my pain slowly disappears, flying away like grains of sand.
And for once, I find peace.