Chapter 47

• The midnight air was cool, a soft breeze whistling through Ariel’s open window. Yet, despite the crisp air, her body burned with an unbearable heat. A feverish sensation churned in her stomach, sweat forming at her temple.
• The discomfort stirred her awake. Her heavy-lidded eyes blinked open, staring blankly at the ceiling.
• She took in a slow breath, hoping the night air would soothe her, but it did nothing to suppress the heat surging through her.