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.593Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkA5SrqZZzA
A moment later, I start hallucinating. I know I'm hallucinating when I see my mother standing in the middle of the room.593Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYoShrx2Ujp
"Ma'ma," I say, as tears stream down my face upon seeing her.593Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPdYHxgdtF2
"Katerina," she greets. "It's okay. Everything will be over soon," she adds with a motherly smile.593Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdM7kAl1MoL
"It hurts, ma'ma," I confess.593Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1MEvg3z3QV
"I know. It's okay, Katerina."
She sits on my bedside and lightly touches my cheek.593Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqnb2atSHDi
More tears stream down my face.
My mother disappears from sight, as Alaric walks in with the cure.593Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJUEZ32oW43
"You're awake. Wonderful."593Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ860rmxjeEg
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.593Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbqQtdA4NHL
"Thank you," I say, and wipe my silent tears away.593Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgEPskehoBc
"You're welcome. What did you see? You were crying."593Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡORvUvzRf3J
"Just my mother," I confess.593Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgzWdE3pdd7
"Well, I'm glad you're okay. I'll be in the kitchen," he replies, before leaving the room with the vial in hand.593Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT4idqjSqc0
I watch him go.
