Laura's POV: I jerked up on the bed with a gasp. Hastily taking in my surroundings, I realized that I was in my room and not in some lush green garden. But it felt real, so very real. I heard footsteps as Addy entered the room, “Finally, you are up.” Drawing the curtains away from the window, she let me know, “You have been sleeping like a dead for the last 24 hours, Laura. I couldn't help checking your breathing to know you were still alive!” Rubbing my temples, I winced, “24, hours?” Addy nodded, “Yeah, but that's reasonable after all the sleepless nights you recently had.” I glanced at the wall clock, “It's 7 in the morning.” Turning toward me, she informed me, “Yes, and we have to get ready, remember?” Groaning, I flopped back on the bed, “Yeah, I have to go to the Council for G

