Chapter 30
I waited alone for Liam to return with Tessa. The forest’s breath blew in from the open window, smelling of earth and pine. I couldn’t wait for my health to return so I could be among it and feel the night’s beat curl around me.
“You’re making a habit out of this,” Tessa said at the open door. She came into the room to give me a hug. Liam walked in behind her but stayed back.
Though it was still dark outside, the sky was just beginning to gray. The sun would come up soon. I glanced away from the window and to Tessa. “Thanks for coming so early.”
“You look much better.” She sat in the chair Liam had been in moments before. “This one really scared me, Llona. It scared all of us.”
“I’m fine now, though.” I wouldn’t ever admit how close I’d actually come to death. If Liam hadn’
