(Aria)
I woke up feeling stronger than I had in days. The silver wounds that had weighed me down were finally healing properly, the constant burning ache fading into something I could almost ignore. My muscles no longer screamed when I moved, and for the first time since the attack, I thought about leaving this room.
The thought was barely formed when the door opened and Kael stepped inside. His eyes locked on me instantly, and he crossed the room in two strides.
"Where do you think you are going?" His voice was calm on the surface, but I could hear the edge beneath it.
I pushed myself up on the bed, meeting his stare. "I want to take a walk. I need fresh air, Kael. I cannot stay shut inside forever."
His arms folded across his chest. "Dr. Morena told you to rest. Silver injuries are
