~LENORA'S POV
I woke up feeling like someone had hollowed me out while I was sleeping. It wasn't just being tired, it was a heavy, deep cold that started in my chest and moved through my body until I couldn't feel my hands or feet.
When I tried to move, the blankets felt like lead, and my skin looked so pale I was almost scared I was fading away.
I tried to sit up, but the room spun so fast I had to lay back down.
"Dove? Stay with me."
Zephyr was right there. His voice was low, but I could feel it vibrating through the bed.
He reached out and touched my forehead, his hand feeling like a heater against my freezing skin. Although he looked composed, but I could see the way his jaw tensed.
"I'm so c-cold," I whispered, tears already clouding my vision. "Zephyr, something is wrong. I feel... empty."
He didn't say anything, he just pulled the blanket up to my chin, making sure I stayed warm.
