I jolted awake.
I forced my eyes open and found Shade staring back, his eyes blazing and panicked. I turned my head fast and pushed against his chest, shoving him back hard enough to break the contact.
He backed off fast, chest rising hard with each breath. "You're awake. Thank the gods."
My stomach was burning. Shade's face blurred. The dream slammed back into me, sharp and complete. Cold. Wet. Blood. Corey. I curled forward and pressed both hands against my belly.
"Where's Corey? Oh my Goddess, where's Corey?"
Shade stepped forward fast. "She's okay. It's okay. You're okay."
I couldn't breathe. I couldn't stop shaking.
"Are... Are you sure?"
He nodded fast. "I swear. She's safe. You're both safe."
I pulled in a rough breath and tried to believe him.
I sat up, every muscle shak
