Clare jolted awake as a burning pain seared through her body, making her unaware of what was going on. The pain lasted for a few moments, fading into a dull ache.
When she was finally able to open her eyes, darkness engulfed her with the only source of light obstructed by a tall shadowy figure holding up a sword. The figure stood in front of her, almost as if they were guarding something.
Another person was holding her in a princess carry and when she turned her head to see who it was, relief flooded through her. It was her mate, Xavier.
But as quickly as the relief had come, it disappeared as a wave of confusion overwhelmed her. She remembered falling asleep in Xavier’s arms in the hot springs. But they weren’t there anymore.
Her nose was telling her she was surrounded by earth, the
