Whispered voices in the distance caught my attention.
The fog was thick within my mind, but as the black abyss slowly lifted, light began once again to fill my vision.
The last thing I remembered was being in the garden… and then there was nothing.
Glancing around, I allowed my eyes to absorb my surroundings.
The sun glowed through the open window, revealing dust particles dancing in the filtered light. A deep sense of emptiness filled my mind as my brows knitted together, trying to remember what had happened.
I moved my body slowly with my hand on my head, groaning in protest. As I did, I heard scurrying feet moving quickly towards my bed.
“No, miss,” I heard Seraphine say. “Please, you must lie down. Let me go get the doctor.”
I nodded my head, and a soft cry left my lips at the
