Chapter 79

Juniper

A deep, loud, rhythmic rumbling broke me from my slumber. I squeezed my eyes tighter, praying to Gaia that maybe it would help block out the sound, but of course, it didn’t, since ears couldn’t be turned off by shutting your eyes.

I peeked out through one squinted eyelid to find Drew sitting in a chair, his chin resting on his left hand, his eyes closed and his mouth wide open. And he was snoring. Loudly.

I covered my mouth so my laugh wouldn’t wake him, then turned my attention to the surrounding room.

The last thing I remembered was Lukas holding me, kneeling in the grass of the ceremony grounds outside.

Now, I found myself in an opulent bedroom, laying in a white four-poster bed with gauzy drapes, fluffy gold and white pillows and bedding. Ornate furniture was placed throughout the room, and there were two large doors leading out of the room, and a single door leading into what I can only assume was the bathroom.

As soon as I had that thought, I realized my bladder felt lik