Chapter 27: From my nightmare
ARIEL'S POV
I woke up to a knock on my door.
Yawning, I reached for the sheet and quickly covered my nakedness before telling whoever it was to come in. A glance at my phone told me it was past 6 p.m. I’d slept for over three hours, but it was worth it. I’d been too overwhelmed and knocked out right after that cold bath. But now I felt much better.
Ravenna walked in, the usual smile on her face replaced by worry.
"How're you feeling, love?" she asked as she came closer to the bed.
"A lot better," I murmured, swallowing a lump. I braced myself for her to snap at me for putting myself in danger, for stressing everyone. That's exactly what Brianne would’ve done.
But Ravenna didn’t.
"I'm so glad you're okay." She pouted a little, then reached out to touch
