Ava / Chap. 18

My muscles were a little stiff when I woke up the next morning, but a quick stretch warmed them up nicely. I yawned, but quickly covered my mouth when I realized I was the only one awake.

Actually, scratch that, Kira and I were the only ones awake.

The Healer was concocting some strange mixture by the lit up fire, which I was greatly surprised was still bruning. She probably lit up a new one earlier.

"Good morning, Ava." I froze at her words, a little surprised she knew I was awake. Then I remembered I literally gave out a yawn when I woke up.

I rubbed my head and smiled. "Morning."

Holding a bowl filled with the strange mixture, Kira walked up to me and kneeled by my side, almost knocking Cade over in the process. Luckily, he seemed to be a hard sleeper as he barely moved and remained asleep, arms crossed with his head leaned forward.

I turned to Kira while she drenched her fingers in the greenish mixture. "What's that?

- An ointment for your wound; it'll help-" she lifted my s