Cayden POV
When I woke up last night engulfed in her scent and her hand gently running through my hair I first thought I was dreaming. But her soothing voice confirmed that she was indeed there, in my bed holding me. But how did she know?
“She heard your crying” Nima says and I huff
“I didn’t cry” I say in an irritated tone
“You did, you had another nightmare” he says in a dull voice and I freeze
“Did she... I mean did I call her name?” I ask and he’s silent for a long while before answering in a small voice
“You didn’t say Amala’s name” he says and I shiver
“Oh goddess… she heard me calling out for… for-“he cuts me off but he’s not mocking or anything. In fact he sounds concerned
“Zia. You called for her” he says and I grimace at the thought of Amala hearing me call out another wo
