As I drew in a breath, I could hear familiar voices coming back to me. Everything was still black—I had no idea what was happening. I tried to open my eyes but it was like I wasn’t in control of my body or movements.

“Orene, what in heavens is going on—oh my…what happened? I thought she left?”

My ears quickly picked up Gwenna’s voice. It seemed like my reappearance tousled her a little. I felt her breath on my face, and wanted so badly to move away. ...