Chapter 49
Clara's POV
I had never been a heavy sleeper, which was why a simple twitch woke me from a sleep filled with the most horrid nightmares. I straightened up, my eyes immediately landing on Dominic's form.
He looked peaceful, his eyes closed and the steady rise and fall of his chest caused a wave of peace to wash over me. He was still breathing, that's all that matters. This was a good thing, wasn't it? He beat the odds placed on him and emerged quite successfully.
All that matters now, was that he'd regain consciousness. I squeezed his hand, letting out a relieved sigh. Just as I made a move to stand, I felt the twitch again, barely noticeable but there.
My heart leapt to my throat, the relief and joy indescribable.
"Dominic?", I called out, shaking him lightly. "Can yo
