Bab 108: Jack's Trial

I passed out from the pain of losing my mate, and when I awoke from my weakness, I found myself lying in a familiar bed. Ian's breath lingered on the pillow made of swan feathers. It was the smell of us.

Lola was kneeling by the bed. Her head lowered as she chanted a prayer. When she finally stopped praying and looked up, our eyes met, and Lola started crying.

"Oh, Miss Annie! You're finally awake!"

"I need some water. Can you get me a glass of water?" My throat was so dry that every word I said stung.

"Of course, I'll get you some water now!" Lola stood up in a hurry, her hands trembling as she handed me the glass.

"King Ian has ordered someone to inform him immediately if you wake up!" Lola said, "Please excuse me for a moment!"

"Lola!" I reached out to hold her. "Ian! No, the King. Has the King told you anything else about me?"