Time passed. The bright sun moved across the sky and slowly set behind the tall mountains. The sky turned dark, filled with twinkling stars.
Camilla could hear voices. They sounded far away, like people talking underwater. She tried to open her eyes, but her eyelids were much too heavy. Her entire body felt like it was made of solid lead. She felt soft silk sheets beneath her, and a warm blanket covering her body. Someone had found her on the balcony and moved her to her bed.
"Her body took a strange shock," a familiar older voice said gently. It was Doctor Aris. Camilla recognized his tone. "But her heart is beating steadily. She was just exhausted and needs to eat a lot. When she wakes up, please make sure she drinks plenty of warm broth."
Then, another voice spoke. It was a deep, rough, commanding voice. It was Damon.
"Thank you so much, Doctor," Damon said.
