She woke up with a start, drenched in sweat and tears. The pain has subsided but her body still tingled and felt uncomfortable.
Everything she went through slowly played in her mind. Although it felt like a dream, she knew better. The emptiness he felt inside was enough evidence.
Ian had shut their mate bond off and it was all her fault. Anaya sobbed silently, her throat raspy and itchy from all the wailing she had done the previous night.
She managed to get out of bed and staggered towards the hot spring. She needed the warmth to embrace her and wash away the pain.
She needed something to bring her mind back to reality. Her head was in a haze from the painful events. She didn't know where to go or who to run to.
Anaya didn't bother stripping. She immersed her body in the hot spring and rested her head on the rock. The contrast between the cold rock and warm water cleared her head.
