Chapter 238

His head whipped to his back to see Ismena stirring awake. He'd been in so much pain that he didn't notice her presence before. The sight of her calmed him a little bit.

He shifted his body and focused on the small, fragile-looking body uncurling from the cold, hard ground behind him. A deep feeling of relief settled over him as he took in the sight of his woman for the first time since she went missing.

She is alive. His Ena is alive.

He noticed the bruises on her pale skin, and a growl emitted from his throat. She was hurt.

"Mena..." He groaned hoarsely.

Ismena woke up feeling very weak. It took a great effort to open her eyes. She must be dreaming because she just heard a voice that sounded like her Wolfe's.

"Mena?" His voice came again, followed by a ruffle of movement behind her.

Ismena's head followed the sound of that voice, and her eyes flashed when she saw him. He was lying down a few feet away from her in that familiar black robe of his, blood on his thighs, his eyes filled