I woke to the smell of blood and burned ozone.

My blood. My power's residue.

For a disorienting moment, I forgot which timeline I inhabited. Was this before the final battle? After my first death? During one of the countless loops where I had tried and failed to save everyone?

Then Prince Rhett's voice cut through the confusion. "She is awake. Finally."

"How long was I unconscious?" I tried to sit up and immediately regretted it. Every muscle screamed protest.

"Fourteen hours," Prince ...