Chapter 164

Tera blinked her eyes, and a bright beam of light penetrated her pupils, causing her to squint in discomfort. She gradually adjusted to the unfamiliar brightness around her.

As she opened her eyes completely, she found herself in a room with a bright ceiling. The room was flooded with the sunlight streaming through the open windows. The intense brightness made Tera squint again, but she eventually adapted to the combination of sunlight and artificial lighting.

When her eyes were fully adjusted, she noticed Sebastian sleeping soundly beside her. His eyes were closed, breathing steady, and his forehead furrowed slightly. Tera realized that Sebastian, like her, was not wearing any clothes. He lay on his stomach, and Tera observed a multitude of scratches that she had inflicted on his body.

So many!

It must be painful!

Tera's heart cried out, "But you're the one who's in pain!"

Tera shifted and sat up, resting against the headboard. She examined her own body, which was equally in a terrib