KHALIDThe next morning, sunlight filtered through the windows, rousing me. I stretched, muscles still sore, and headed for the bathroom.Splashing water on my face, I met my gaze in the mirror. I looked smaller than I remembered, my eyes holding a rare lightness. For the first time in what felt like forever, they truly held a spark. A grin touched my lips, revealing white teeth, and a wave of unexpected hope surged through me.I was going to get back my mate soon.This was my first full day in the human world. I had to make it count.Quietly, I walked to June’s bed and tapped his shoulder. We needed to move, and quickly.“June. It’s morning, get up!” I tapped his shoulder, desperate to move on from this place.No response.I leaned closer, placing a hand on his back. It felt still… cold. My brows furrowed. My heart began to thump a frantic rhythm. His chest wasn’t rising.“June?”I jerked upright, body rigid. “June,” I called again—louder now, shaking him. His head tilted slightly wi
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