JUNIPER
My body jolted awake, and my breath was rapid. I looked around, feeling completely disoriented about where I was and how I had gotten here. My eyes landed on Asher, who was kneeling next to my bed.
He stood up and sat on the bed the moment he saw my eyes open. He grabbed my arms and said, “It’s okay. You’re safe.”
“What’s going on?” I couldn’t remember the last moments I was awake, and my vivid dream only confused me more.
“You fainted and had a high fever.” Asher pressed his hand against my forehead. “You still have a fever. You should rest and take it easy.”
I pressed my hand against my lips. I could still feel James’ lips against mine. But that was just a dream. My head swirled with confusion. Between not being able to remember how I got into the room and the dream that fel
