Chapter 42

Third-person point of view
 

Killian huffed out some air. He looked around to find himself back in Sheila's chamber.

"Did it work?" Morgan drew closer to the bed.

As his eyes fell on Sheila's unconscious state, Killian felt her body, and it was not as cold as it was minutes ago. She was breathing normally now, and her heartbeat pounded against her chest at a normal speed.

A smile found his lips; she was back but still sleeping. Killian nodded.

One by one, the witches left Sheila's chamber, leaving just him, Morgan, and Valerie.

"She will soon be awake," Valerie's voice sounded, as she moved to the door.

Killian smiled. "Thank you."

Soon she left with Morgan, and Killian was alone with his mate. He couldn't leave her side yet, not until she wakes up.

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He stirred on the bed, feeling movements beneath him. Killian opened his eyes. He didn't know when he fell asleep or how long he had been out. The sudden darkness ar