Chapter 24

“Are you sure you're all right?” Mhairi asked, sitting beside me on the small sofa. We each had a tablet in our hands, typing out messages, but I still shuddered every now and then, and I still had to summon up the courage to go back to Daniel and find out what he thought.

“I think I'm just really tired,” I said, lying. “It's been a long week.”

She nodded. “I can still remember my first few days. I was a mess. You're already doing way better. You've got this.”

After giving her my best attempt at a grateful smile I heard the ding of my tablet getting another message.

“Oooo, is that your first incoming message?” she asked. I pulled it open, not minding that she leant closer to read it over my shoulder. It was, but instead of it being from Tomichii, the only person I'd yet contacted through the system, it was from Benton.

Hello, Auralia,

I hope you liked the gift I sent you the other day. I remember you said they were a brand from your pre-resurrected days. I hope they help you feel more