“Ayame…” A soft voice sounded close to my ears. “Wake up…”
I groaned and tossed over, mumbling, “Didn’t I tell you, I don’t want to be a part of your coven… Just leave me alone…”
“Ayame….” The voice sounded again as someone shook me up. This time, it pierced through my daze and registered in my head. Sweet Baby Bunnies! I recognised that voice.
I sat up with a gasp, blinking. “Are you really here?”
“Yes, Ayame….” Alistair placed both his hands on my shoulders. “I am really here.”
“Alistair….” My voice came out in a croaked whisper as the congestion in my chest intensified. Tears rolled down my cheeks as I threw my arms around him and rested my head on his chest, “I thought I would never see you again….”
“I am so sorry, Ayame.” He crooned, patting my head gently. “I am so sorry i
