Chapter 198: There's A War Coming

Ezra was instantly awake, his eyes snapping open without warning.

He groaned as light from the sun entered his eyes, making his head pound lightly.

He sat up as the door opened and someone walked in.

"Here." A cup was placed at his lips and he sipped, enjoying the soothing quality of the blood wine. It seeped into him, cooling him and calming his headache.

He sighed as he finished drinking, leaning back against the headboard of the bed.

"Blood of a whale." Olivia spoke as she placed the cup on the bedside table. "Perfectly aged."

Ezra turned, smiling softly at her. "Well, it worked, didn't it?"

"That it did." She nodded in agreement.

Ezra looked down at himself, pausing.

He was completely naked under the covers.

"How is she?" He asked Olivia.

"Still sleeping." Olivia stood smoothly, walking towards the walk-in closet. "The bond took a toll on her. I expect her to sleep for a few hours more."