Chapter 45

Elizabeth didn't wake up until the next morning. The doctor must have prescribed some kind of sedative for her to rest. In any other situation, she might have been annoyed that they wanted to keep her d****ed, but given the circumstances, she preferred to continue the gods of sleep. When she opened her eyes, the first thing she noticed was that she wasn't alone. A shock of red hair, disturbingly familiar to her, threw itself around her, encircling her neck with its arms.

"Oh, by the old and new gods! I thought I'd never see you again," Carmen squealed, letting a few tears escape from her spring-green eyes.

Elizabeth couldn't help the smile that formed on her lips. She had missed her best friend, and just like Carmen, for a moment, she was certain she'd never see her again. She returned the embrace, although with less energy as she was still somewhat sore.

"I missed you too, and your Game of Thrones references," she admitted with an eager look.

A massive hand