Chapter 6

I woke up to crying.

Somebody was sobbing. Loud, ugly sobs that filled the whole room.

I opened my eyes.

A woman was kneeling next to me, clutching my hand. Her face was puffy and soaked with tears.

"She's awake," she choked out. "She's awake—thank the Goddess—"

I stared at her.

Who is she?

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