~IRENE~
I pulled the cup away from my lips, placing it on the table beside the bed. That was my third cup of water.
"Are you alright now?" Ramon said, his eyebrows raising with concern.
"Yes." Nodding seemed to be an even more herculean task.
Ramon and the priestess had been at my side for the past hour. Each time I wanted to speak, my throat turned dry, and I was reduced to gesturing for water. After the third time, the hydration returned to my body.
"I am so happy to have you back." Ramon smiled, taking hold of my hand and brushing my knuckles.
"We thank the stars," the priestess said. "When I couldn't feel a steady heartbeat from you, I feared the worst."
Eyes as wide as saucers, I glanced at Ramon, and he nodded in confirmation.
"I'm so sorry," I whispered, burying my face in m
