Eva was barely conscious.
Her body felt heavy, as though trapped beneath layers of stone, but her hearing had never been sharper.
"How did she get here?"
"I found her wounded in the woods."
"And you brought her here without thinking? What if she's a thief?"
A pause followed.
"Look at her neck."
Eva struggled to open her eyes.
"That locket," someone whispered. "I've seen it before."
"Where?"
"On Hazel."
Her eyes flew open.
Three strangers stood around the bed. An older woman with silver threaded through her dark hair watched her warily, while a tall man in a fur coat stood beside her. A young girl peeked at Eva from behind the woman.
Eva pushed herself upright, ignoring the dizziness.
"Where am I?"
Nobody answered.
"I asked you a question."
"You're safe," the girl said gent
