Chapter 123

"Brooks…"

Sebastian's voice was hoarse, his throat dry and painful. He remembered working in the study all night, but he had no memory of when he'd returned to his bedroom.

"Sebastian!"

He threw back the covers and was about to get out of bed when a familiar figure suddenly appeared in his line of sight. Squinting, he wondered if he was imagining things.

"Elara?"

"It's me. Your fever just broke—do