Chapter 55. No Longer Broken

The warm rays of the sun crept through the windows, the warm morning light warmed Aria’s skin.

Beneath the blanket, she stirred. Her heavy eyes fluttered open before quickly closing back. The light was too harsh for her eyes.

A low groan escaped her lips as she raised her hand and gently rubbed her eyes. When she opened her eyes again, she did it slowly, giving her eyes time to acclimate to the sunlight.

At first, her thoughts were completely foggy. She could tell that she was back at the cottage, but she didn’t know how she got there.

How did she get there?

What happened last night?

These were all questions that rushed through her mind as she slowly sat up. She blinked as she stared into the dancing flames of the hearth, trying to remember.

When it all came crashing back, it was at a time she didn’t expect.

Her eyes grew blank as the weight of her memories settled in.

Lucien, the blood pooling beneath him. The forest humming, th