Chapter 26

“Aurora!” Xander's voice cut through my confusion. He rushed to my side, his face a mixture of relief and lingering worry. “You're awake. How do you feel?”

“Like I have been hit by a bus,” I groaned, trying to sit up. Xander gently helped me, his touch sending waves of comfort through our bond. “What happened? How long was I out?”

Xander's expression grew serious. “You've been out for two days. After that burst of light… we found you collapsed ...