Elena's POV

Dawn’s glow filtered through the healer’s window casting a hue over everything. Andrew's eyes were wide open as mine slowly stirred, his gaze fixed on me with a sharpness that took my breath away.

I murmured, "For how long have you been looking intently?"

"Too brief." His fingers followed the contour of my cheek. "You speak while you sleep."

Warmth washed over my face. "I don’t."

"You do. Spoke my name thrice." His grin was gentle and heart-wrenching. "Also something ...