Chapter 68

Esme's POV

A wonderful aroma tickled my senses, causing me to turn sideways but my eyes forced open when a sharp pain from my leg hit me.

I groaned and tossed the blanket wrapped around me to the side before rising a bit, carefully sitting up. I feel really groggy and my body isn't even cooperating. I scratched at my eyes and yawned, stretching a bit. The delicious smell came again and I looked around to see Axel, he was sitting by the fire and seemed to be cooking something.

"You're finally awake, good morning." He greeted me with a smile while I replied accordingly.

"Good morning."

"How do you feel?" He asked and I paused for a bit, trying to find the best way to describe how I felt.

"Honestly, I don't feel good at all. My leg still hurts, though not as bad as yesterday, it's painful but bearable. I feel tired, my throat's a bit dry and the nausea's back again. I feel bloated and my boobs hurt, they're swollen." I surmised.

"That's a good sign." He sighed.

"What?"

"You're only exper