Chapter 69 Esmeralda's Pov

• When I opened my eyes again, the dim light of the forest had been replaced by the warm glow of a room. The faint scent of herbs and something floral filled the air. My body felt heavy, as though I were sinking into the softest mattress in existence.
• “She’s awake,” a voice said, drawing my attention to the healer hovering nearby.
• I turned my head slowly, my gaze landing on the man who had saved me. He stood at the foot of the bed, his expression a mix of relief and worry.