*Mila*
I opened my eyes and glanced around. The first thing I saw was Payne leaning over me, a concerned look on his face.
We'd made it back from my memory.
My heart thudded in my chest as I sat up. All the pain and emotions from that memory were still fresh, like an open wound in my heart. I clasped my hands over my heart.
April sat beside me, slumped against the nearest wall. She was asleep too, or unconscious. I couldn't tell but her breathing was even and slow.
Payne dropped to his knees at my side.
“Thank the Goddess you're awake!" he said happily, relief filling his eyes.
His eyes drifted to my right and I turned to see what he was looking at.
Soren was still asleep beside me, eyes closed, heavy breaths steaming up the dimly lit cavern.
I nodded absently at Payne, bu
