En my , b /-Zara-/

"You're awake."

The words snapped me back from a dark dream. Gasping, I opened my eyes to a burst of pain from my shoulder. I tried to curl up, but strong hands pressed me gently back.

"Easy," Draven said softly. "Don't move. You're hurt." He made me to lay back on the bed gently.

I looked around instinctively. I wasn't in the tower. I was in a sunny, cozy room with healing herbs in the air. Draven sat close, looking exhausted.

"What…?" My throat was scratchy. "What ...