“She has to wake up, Shaw,” Theodora’s voice floated into her ears, though sounding far. “She hasn’t eaten anything.”
She could not hear what Shaw’s reply was but slowly she opened her eyes and removed the arm that was covering them. It was dark outside, she could see that from the still opened windows. Emilia sat up slowly, swinging her legs to the floor before gingerly standing up.
“Oh, Mia!” Theodora was by her side in seconds, her eyes glassy as though she had been crying. “Are you alright?”
Emilia gave her a small smile and nodded, “I will be.”
“If there is anything you need,” Theodora stated as she placed her hand on Emilia’s arm.
Emilia hugged the older woman, taking in much-needed support from her as she could before she had to lock away all these feelings as she had learned
