Asher's POV

I opened my eyes for what felt like the first time in my life. It was evening and the lights in my room were dim, so bright lights did not cause me to squint my eyes or cause me any pain.

Instead, all I felt was emptiness. It was that same emptiness that woke me from my sleep and all I could think about was Natalie. She had been here. She had been with me while I was asleep. My mind, soul and body were tired and I was severely injured. The vessel had shattered. I needed the sleep. Even if I had tried, even if I had...