I don't know how long I'm out for, but when I come to, I'm in Alaric's bed at Elena's. And that's when a sharp pain shoots through me. And as the pain comes, I scream. But as suddenly as the pain comes, it stops. When it stops, I stop screaming and feel myself sweating.496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmJm3y5GwWl
A moment later, I start hallucinating. I know I'm hallucinating when I see my mother standing in the middle of the room.496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO7rD09k3KS
"Ma'ma," I say, as tears stream down my face upon seeing her.496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrMTZqOMEQp
"Katerina," she greets. "It's okay. Everything will be over soon," she adds with a motherly smile.496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaEmwelLn18
"It hurts, ma'ma," I confess.496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjAC4mymyUW
"I know. It's okay, Katerina."
She sits on my bedside and lightly touches my cheek.496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdOFD1lNIRs
More tears stream down my face.
My mother disappears from sight, as Alaric walks in with the cure.496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN7oSfzyJMR
"You're awake. Wonderful."496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxMXoihT7VH
He sits on my bedside and helps me sit up. Then he gives the vial to me and I take it. I drink a little before giving it back.496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqxKQrasUes
"Thank you," I say, and wipe my silent tears away.496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHKpBrxBAvv
"You're welcome. What did you see? You were crying."496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj8FOrVNLUl
"Just my mother," I confess.496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhGsrSnmNEk
"Well, I'm glad you're okay. I'll be in the kitchen," he replies, before leaving the room with the vial in hand.496Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs7LeqCSdsA
I watch him go.
