Flora’s POV:
As I came into awareness, I could hear the eerie silence around me. Not a bird was cheeping in the trees, not a soul was talking and the strong, pungent smell of burn still lingered in the air. I tried opening my eyes, but it was just so bright. I lifted my dirt-covered hands to rub them awake.
“Flora?” Rose chimed in my head. I hear her voice is filled with grogginess and lingering exhaustion. She must have also just woken up from a heavy slumber.
I was expecting to open my eyes and find my mate holding me. My cheeks still burn at the thought of his soft kisses against my face. Alas, looking around, I was greeted with nothing. No noise, no wolves, no fire and no life. The only thing keeping me company was my thudding heart and Rose. I looked around frantically, trying t
