Corinna

Jerking up into a sitting position, my breathing comes out in quick and short pants as my eyes dart around. My body shakes hysterically as I find Phoenix, Dahlia, Atticus and Lila's eyes all on me. The memory of bringing Kai back flashes into my mind, along with him feeding from me, which only increases the panic and fear that overwhelms me.

" Where is he? Where's Kai? And Elias, is my baby safe? " I croak. " How am I alive? "

" Elias is perfectly safe, Lila is looking after him in the nursery. And I, uh, well you're not. " Phoenix sighs. " you ingested Mal's...