I bolted upright in bed, clutching at the tightness in my chest in an effort to let in blessed air. Sweat dripped from my forehead and slid down the planes of my face. It was freezing.

I closed my eyes and focused on pulling air into my lungs. Another nightmare. The third one in as many nights.

I didn’t need to go searching for Valen as I did every other time. I knew for sure he wasn't here this time. He’d gone to the Human Realm with Lucas and Meredith earlier in the day, ...