Chapter 56

Zane's POV

I woke up with tears in my eyes. It was unusual and there was a burning feeling in my chest. I sat up and rubbed my chest a bit, trying to figure out what could have caused this.

Did I have a nightmare? It's been so long since I've had one of those. I don't even remember it.

The sound of labored breathing and soft wincing startled me a bit. I turned to the direction of the sound and my eyes fell on Jaselyn beside me.

She was covered in sweat and breathing heavily. She seemed to still be asleep as her eyes were closed but her hands were gripping the duvet so tightly that it must hurt. Her face was also a mask of pain. Could she be having a nightmare?

No.

People don't react to nightmares this way. From how much she's sweating, she seems to be feeling hot. Taking away the duvet would surely help her.

I stripped away the duvet from her in one swift motion and my eyes widened at the sight before me. The sheets under her are soaked with blood and Jaselyn's face is contorted in p