I don't know how long I'm out for, but when I come to, I'm in Alaric's bed at Elena's. And that's when a sharp pain shoots through me. And as the pain comes, I scream. But as suddenly as the pain comes, it stops. When it stops, I stop screaming and feel myself sweating.603Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUmVNsuSThp
A moment later, I start hallucinating. I know I'm hallucinating when I see my mother standing in the middle of the room.603Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8FKXVu1z5x
"Ma'ma," I say, as tears stream down my face upon seeing her.603Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdNFY053ipc
"Katerina," she greets. "It's okay. Everything will be over soon," she adds with a motherly smile.603Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU6AmPwghPQ
"It hurts, ma'ma," I confess.603Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoLMVfZgNkG
"I know. It's okay, Katerina."
She sits on my bedside and lightly touches my cheek.603Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoTiu7eoFL2
More tears stream down my face.
My mother disappears from sight, as Alaric walks in with the cure.603Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe4wwkLPuJF
"You're awake. Wonderful."603Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGXQOIXMQwt
He sits on my bedside and helps me sit up. Then he gives the vial to me and I take it. I drink a little before giving it back.603Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrp5lOKG6JF
"Thank you," I say, and wipe my silent tears away.603Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrbhV0NTWcy
"You're welcome. What did you see? You were crying."603Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1i9fQU68Yw
"Just my mother," I confess.603Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQOnS0CI133
"Well, I'm glad you're okay. I'll be in the kitchen," he replies, before leaving the room with the vial in hand.603Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV57dLMQHxu
I watch him go.
