Anja

I open my eyes to see Orrin sitting beside me on the bed. He smiles at me while stroking the back of his hand down my face.

I pull myself into a sitting position and stretch my arms above my head.

“How are you feeling?”

I smile at my mate.

“I’m okay. How long was I asleep?”

“Four hours,” Orrin takes my hand in his own and kisses my knuckles. “I think you won over the people.” He chuckles.

Somehow, I don’t believe him. Those people were terrified of me, and even though I helped Lysette, I doubt the elders were happy with me.

“How did you do that?”

I shrug.

“I do