#Chapter 166: Friend Reunion

Cara’s POV I blinked my eyes open, still expecting to be in Mia’s hospital room held by Alaric. I was surprised to find that I was somewhere else. No, just somewhere else, but in my own hospital bed… “What happened?” I asked groggily, not anticipating a response. Even so, I received one. “You passed out,” said a familiar voice from my bedside. “The Healers suspect you might have exhaustion.” For a moment, I believed I was dreaming because that was the only way for that voice to be here right now. Ruby was a thousand miles away, focusing on her medical training. There was no way she could be here, and yet… I blinked a few more times, trying to clear any sleep from my eyes as I turned my head to look at her. Yes, there was Ruby, standing beside my bed, looking at me with concern in her eyes. “Am I awake?” I asked. “You are.” “You’re here.” I still didn’t believe it. “I am,” she said smiling. I was feeling better after resting so I pushed myself upright, then hel