“Bria, wake up.”
I opened my eyes. The sunlight filtered through the cracks in the side of the barn. The fire still burned, but its appearance was not as bright. The air was not warm, but at least it wasn’t any colder.
“I think they are going to be okay,” Jonah said, almost laughing as he said the words.
Talin and Fulton both lay on their stomachs. Talin turned her head. Her big brown eyes met mine, and I leaped forward, throwing my arms around her neck. She laid her head gently on my back.
“Their breathing started to improve around four, but they each just moved a second ago,” Jonah said as he petted them in turn.
“I fell asleep. I’m sorry. I meant to stay awake and help you,” I said.
“You had a rough day yesterday. You needed to sleep.” He was looking at me in a weird way.
I ran m
