BLAKELY'S POV: Pain spread through my body as I drifted into a paralyzed state. My mind was active, but my body stayed as still as the calmest waters. I could hear the worry in Silas's voice, I could feel his gentle arms holding me as he pleaded with me to come back to him. I wanted so desperately to tell him I was still here but I couldn't will my eyes open, nor will my lips to speak. It felt as if days were passing by as I lay still. Silas never left my side. The pain didn't stop, but I began to feel my body coming back to life. My eyes opened and I gasped for air. I sat up quickly trying to catch my breath. The pain was still intense with every movement. My lungs burned as air rushed into them. I couldn't help but cough from the sudden sensation. Silas woke up quickly t

