Lyra
I slowly woke up, feeling like I had been run over by a truck, my body in pain. Sunlight flowed in through a window close by, heating up my face. I lay there for a moment, attempting to figure out what had occurred.
The cavern. Kieran's name was uttered. The anger that had taken over me...
I jolted awake, my heart pounding.
"Take it easy," a voice that was recognizable whispered gently. "You are out of danger."
I looked over and noticed Gabriel by the bed, with dark circles under his eyes indicating that he hadn't slept. I felt relieved when I saw him, but then uncertainty crept in.
"Is that Gabriel?" I spoke softly, my voice rough. "Is it truly you now?"
Understanding and pain softened his facial expression. "It's I, my darling. "My true self."
I extended my hand cautiously, anticipating it might g
