*Raze*
I blink against the light as it feels harsh, my senses slowly coming back to me like the gentle waves of the sea lapping against the shore. The first thing I register is the smell… her scent. Freesia. It envelops me, wrapping around my consciousness and pulling me from the depths of the darkness that had held me captive. I try to move, but my body feels heavy, as if weighed down by something unseen.
“Freesia?” My voice is a raspy whisper, but I can hear the tremor in it. I force my eyes to focus, and there she is… my beautiful Freesia. She looks tired, her hair slightly disheveled, but her eyes shine with a fierce light that warms me from the inside out.
“Raze!” Her voice is a melody, and it sends a rush of relief through me. “You’re awake!”
I take a shaky breath, and the memor
