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.