Maelis POV

I woke up feeling heavy, like my brain was stuffed with cotton. I was dizzy as I tried to push myself up on the bed, but a sharp discomfort between my legs made me wince out loud before I could stop myself.

What the...

I was just about to curse, but then the flashes started hitting me. The mist, the feel of Ryan’s hand on mine, the darkness and the fright of my situation.

Oh my God. Did he??

Panic seized my chest, clearing the fog instantly. I sat up, heart hammering against my ribs. But before I could spiral, I felt a warm hand wrap around my...