When Theodore opened his eyes, the world was a blurry haze.
Every bone in his body felt pulverized, his head throbbing with waves of searing pain that forced a low groan from his lips.
"Theodore! You're finally awake!" Sophia threw herself at the bedside, her eyes red-rimmed, voice trembling with tears. "You scared me half to death…"
He stared at her, dazed, his mind struggling to catch up.
Memories from before the blackout crashed over him like a rogue wave…
He'd torn out of the town on horseback, desperate to chase down Lillian, only to be ambushed and plummet off a cliff with his steed…
Lillian!
He lurched upright, ignoring the ripping agony in his body as he swung his legs off the bed. "Did you find her?!"
Sophia's face drained of color before she forced a shaky smile, pressing
