***
They settled near a cave up ahead, where Ravena began to regain consciousness. Nero brought her down gently, and he laid a blanket on the wet ground before he propped her up against a boulder.
“Drink this,” he said, offering her some water. Ravena did as she was told, staring blankly ahead. Her head was still buzzing, and the dull ringing in her ear was the only thing she was acutely aware of.
“She’s drained,” Nero said. “Perhaps you should check her to see if everything is alright.”
Adaria had just taken a step forward when she felt it. The searing heat in her veins returned, and her mouth went dry as she felt it.
Ever since she brought Ravena back, her magic had flickered on and off like a dying flame. She didn’t understand why, but every time she felt it, panic settled in he
