Chapter 40

Kieran's POV

I woke up without screaming for the first time in years.

No nightmares about Elara's torn body scattered across the forest floor or visions of my claws dripping with her blood. Just peaceful darkness. 

Diana was still in my chambers recovering from the poisoning and I'd moved into one of the smaller connected rooms so I could be nearby if she needed anything during the night.

I told myself  that I just wanted to make sure the healer could find me quickly if Diana's ...