Chapter 64

KALLIRA

My chest felt tight as I pushed myself upright on the bed. The room was dark and quiet, but the feeling from the dream did not leave with it. I stayed still for a moment, pressing my palm against my chest as I tried to settle the rhythm that refused to return to normal.

I did not move right away, because I knew it was not just a bad dream. The image stayed clear in my mind, the weight of t