Cruel Awakening

(Kaelen’s POV)

A white expanse of light stretched endlessly before me, soft and blinding, as though the world itself had been washed clean. And there, standing in the glow, was my father.

He looked healthy, radiant even. His skin no longer pale but warm with life, his frame was also strong and his smile sincere.

“Father!” I cried out, my voice breaking as I ran to him. I pulled him into a desperat