Julio / Helio
From that point on, it was no longer me—it was Riley.
I blacked out completely. I didn’t know what happened after that, not really. My head had already been a mess even before Riley took over, tangled with years of pressure, anger, and exhaustion. It felt like my human side simply shut down, worn out from everything my life had been. Maybe I needed a break more than I ever realized.
Sunlight streamed into my eyes.
For a moment, I didn’t know where I was.
Slowly, I opened my eyes and sat up on the bed, my body feeling unnaturally light and refreshed. Too refreshed. I looked down at my hands, a strange realization settling in—not only did I feel rested, I felt powerful.
“What did you do?”
Her voice cut through the haze, and instantly her scent flooded my senses.
Idara.
