RYDEN

　　　 

　　　

　　　 

　　　

　　　 I cracked my eyes open to an unfamiliar room, yet I knew where I was as the smell of sage and spices assaulted my nostrils.

　　　

　　　 “Well, welcome back to the world of living.”

　　　

　　　 I tried to clear my throat but I was so parched. “Zarah.”

　　　

　　　 “You’re alive. You should thank the goddess and your annoying stubborn mate.”

　　　

　　　 I turned my head at her. She looked stubborn as well. Her arms crossed over her chest. “How long I’ve been out?”

　　　

　　　 “It doesn’t matter.”

　　　

　　　 “How’s everyone?” I propped my elbows so I could get up

　　　

　　　 She shook her head in annoyance and pressed the button. “You’re not going anywhere, Ryden. The...