Destined but not Fated

Chapter 39 I lay in bed, my eyelids heavy with exhaustion. Two hours of sleep was a significant amount, but my mind was a jumbled mess, refusing to settle. I stared blankly at the ceiling, my gaze drifting around the room without focus. Thinking was the last thing I wanted to do. Selena's steady progress was a small comfort. The Aurora was a skilled healer, and her hands had worked wonders, and she'd be awake soon. I knew it was only a matter of time. My grandfather had already reached out to me through a mind link, a gentle probe to gauge my state. He'd be here soon.  I knew he was just concerned and wanted to ask a question which is, why had I chosen Prince Jayden? And what is the reason for my change of heart? The soft creak of the door announced my grandfather's arrival, his footsteps quiet on the floor. Concern etched his face, his eyes scanning me with a gentle intensity. "How are you, Davina? How's your body? Are you okay now?" His voice was low and soothing, his words tumb