Hundred Forty-nine

Thalia awoke with a gasp, her eyes wide as she took in her surroundings.

"Arabella," she called out, trying to get her bearings. She remembered being in the cave, tossed around.

Recollection of holding Arabella came to her, but she couldn't find her now. She tried to stand, but her stomach churned, and she let out a groan, steadying herself with a nearby chair.

"Arabella," she called again, but there was no response.

Thalia wondered where she could be. Standing upright, she finally found her balance and surveyed her surroundings. She was back home in her living room. She couldn't be certain of what had transpired, but she believed the force that had taken them to Ascotan had brought them back to Cooan.

Yet, she had doubts about whether it had done the same for Arabella. There was no sign of her anywhere.

Thalia made her way to the room Blaze often used when he visited her. She opened the door and peered inside.

"Arabella!" she yelled, rushing towards her.

Arabella was sprawled on the