Melissande's POV (before her period in comatose)
The realization that came with the contents of the letter felt like a dream, and I remained there, staring at the inked words until I realized that I was running out of time.
Since Eloria had taken most of my clothes, I packed the remaining items, which were a pair of sandals and two gowns. Hester had left a full tumbler of the weird-smelling herb. This reminded me of Doctor Allira's betrayal and the fact that she was going to get away with it. I downed the herb in one gulp and stepped out of the room, closing the door behind me.
I stopped and looked around, memories of the first time I set foot here flashing across my mind. I would be fine. Things would turn out well for me, and I would look back and smile very soon.
Dante and Drey had
