Chapter 6. The Art of Leaving

Kaltain Kingdom

Leiya POV

My eyes slowly opened and I was immediately attacked by the throbbing pain in my head. I tried to lift my arm to rub my temple but I realised soon enough that I was too weak to move.

“You're stubborn Leiya." I heard beside me.

I slowly turned my head to the left and noticed Helion sitting in the chair a few metres away from my bed.

“An attribute that is mostly associated with being brave,”

His lips formed into a smile and he chuckled slightly.

“But also being stupid."

I wanted to roll my eyes at his demeaning tone but I just wasn't strong enough. I didn't understand why my body was so weak. It was like I was struck down by a thousand horses, one a