Alora’s POV

I woke up drenched in sweat.

My skin was hot as fire, and yet, I was shivering. Shivering from the cold air blasting away from the air conditioner that I forgot to turn down.

As I made my way to turn down the AC, my leg gave way and I fell back in bed.

Instinctively, my hands moved to the hollow at the base of my neck. It was pulsing like it had a heartbeat of its own. I pressed my fingers against it, hoping to soothe the ache.

It only throbbed harder.

Like it was ...