Chapter 35

I rolled over as the sun hit my face; slowly opening my eyes, I looked over to the chair Brax had been sitting in to find that he was gone. Sitting up, I let my eyes adjust to the brightness in the room. Blue sat up, wagging his tail at me, giving him a pat on my head I swung my legs out of bed before standing up and going to find clothes to put on. My stomach was growling at me with hunger. I can't remember the last time I had a proper meal.

Making my way down the stairs, I could hear people talking. I didn't want to have to face everyone yet, but I knew that I didn't have a choice. Walking into the dining room, everyone stopped what they were doing, all looking at me, making me uncomfortable.

"hi," I shifted on my feet, playing with my fingers.

"Well, good afternoon, sleepy head," my father said back, making me wonder how long I had been asleep.

Brax stood up, pulling out a chair for me and gesturing for me to sit. As I sat down, a flashback of the last time I was in this room rush