Camilla’s POV
I jolted awake, gasping for air like I had just been pulled out from under water. My heartbeat had doubled and I could hear it pounding in my chest like it wanted to burst out. I was soaked and dripping with sweat, my clothes stuck to my skin. It took me a while to recognise where I was. The soft warmth of Malakai’s bed, the faint light peeking through the drawn curtains, the hush that settles just before dawn that usually felt safe didn't feel safe at all.
My hands were shaking. My breathing was uneven. I could still see everything like it was still happening. The decorated hall, the floating candles, Malakai standing in the centre with his goblet raised. The whole moment before everything went into chaos.
I could still hear the crash of the goblet as it fell from his ha
