Zade's Pov

Pain was the first thing I felt when my eyes opened.

My chest burned, my ribs screamed, and the cut across my side ached every time I tried to breathe. I groaned, turning my head slowly. The ceiling above me was white, the smell of herbs thick in the air.

I was in the healer’s hospital.

“Finally awake.”

The voice came from the corner. I forced my eyes to focus and saw Draven sitting there, arms folded, his golden eyes sharp and steady on me.

“What… happened?” I ...