Anja
I open my eyes to see Orrin sitting beside me on the bed. He smiles at me while stroking the back of his hand down my face.
I pull myself into a sitting position and stretch my arms above my head.
“How are you feeling?”
I smile at my mate.
“I’m okay. How long was I asleep?”
“Four hours,” Orrin takes my hand and kisses my knuckles. “I think you won over the people.” He chuckles.
Somehow, I don’t believe him. Those people were terrified of me, and even though I helped Lysette, I doubt the elders were happy with me.
“How did you do that?”
I shrug.
“I don’t know; something inside told me I could fix what was broken. I went with it, and it worked.”
Orrin nods his head.
“Is Lysette okay? I didn’t hurt her, did I?”
Orrin shakes his head.
“She’s fine, better than fine. She waite
