Chapter 122

Selah

I didn't snap out of it for a long time until Kaelen spoke up.

"Are you hungry?" he asked, his voice low and warm against my ear.

I nodded, suddenly realizing I hadn't eaten since breakfast. The emotional and physical strain of the competition had drained me completely.

He helped me up from the bed. His gentle touch as he guided me toward the stairs made my skin tingle.

As we descended the s