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.602Please respect copyright.PENANApE28LtvHOu
A moment later, I start hallucinating. I know I'm hallucinating when I see my mother standing in the middle of the room.602Please respect copyright.PENANAZeHF95su8m
"Ma'ma," I say, as tears stream down my face upon seeing her.602Please respect copyright.PENANArQcHERE4XI
"Katerina," she greets. "It's okay. Everything will be over soon," she adds with a motherly smile.602Please respect copyright.PENANAsHqT5UsS97
"It hurts, ma'ma," I confess.602Please respect copyright.PENANA8nyPVCijpx
"I know. It's okay, Katerina."
She sits on my bedside and lightly touches my cheek.602Please respect copyright.PENANAysFyTKRUVp
More tears stream down my face.
My mother disappears from sight, as Alaric walks in with the cure.602Please respect copyright.PENANAr6w0XNSGus
"You're awake. Wonderful."602Please respect copyright.PENANAUmnYPts4iE
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.602Please respect copyright.PENANAgY6qDVUeiT
"Thank you," I say, and wipe my silent tears away.602Please respect copyright.PENANAxdpvfN3hs6
"You're welcome. What did you see? You were crying."602Please respect copyright.PENANA8RyqmJ0mSc
"Just my mother," I confess.602Please respect copyright.PENANAneDyiM3eqC
"Well, I'm glad you're okay. I'll be in the kitchen," he replies, before leaving the room with the vial in hand.602Please respect copyright.PENANAAybpaq2b67
I watch him go.