Crown of Blood

His eyes were closed, but I could see them moving behind his eyelids as he remained deep in sleep.

"Kaelen," I called out, placing my hand on his chest. His usually hot skin felt chilled, but his body moved as he took in deep and even breaths. I pushed against his body again, trying to wake him. Only this time, I realized I wasn't touching him at all.

Invisible to my eye, there was a cold barrie