Author POV
Alaric's eyelids slowly opened, curtain of his lashes slowly detached from one another and revealing the bright and clear jade gem inside. He then furrowed his brow to adjust to the light entering the room.
His head felt light. There was no longer the lingering headache from last night, but he could feel something damp on his forehead.
Also, Alaric noticed that his wound was not as painful anymore. The injury he got while escaping the wolf ambush was quite deep, making every step feel like walking on barefoot on hot coals.
But now, he could feel taht the wound was covered with neatly wrapped bandages around his waist.
Alaric then slowly turned his head to the side.
There, the man saw a woman sleeping because she was tired, sitting on the floor with her head resting peacef
