/-Zara-/

When my eyes finally opened, Rowan was no longer there. The room was quiet. Too quiet.

The faint glow of the moon spilled through the window, bathing everything in a pale, silver light. I blinked rapidly, disoriented, before realization struck.

It was still dark, but I could tell it was almost dawn. I slept for a very long time.

“Goddess…” I muttered, pushing myself up against the pillows. My body still ached, but it was bearable now. I guess the herbs worked and maybe that ...