Chapter 20 : Full of Surprises

Asher's POV

I held Vika against my chest as she slept. Her warm breath tickled my skin. I never wanted to let her go.

My eyelids drooped.

Apparently, I was just as tired as she was.

I opened my eyes wide, looking up at the sky. If I slept, I might have the same nightmare. I just wanted to hold Vika.

Yawn!

Nope, I couldn't fight it off anymore.

I got one last look at Vika's gentle smile. She was peaceful in her sleep.

I might have a good dream. I just hoped so before I couldn't open my eyes again.

[Nightmare]

Fire, smoke, white fog, screaming...

My mouth was still covered by someone.

Ahh, here it came—that nightmare.

I stayed quiet, waiting for the moment when I was released.

I rushed out of the curtain when hearing Queen Krisha shout to King Magnus.

After wandering in the fog for a while, I tripped and fell. It was Queen Krisha with her mouth opened and closed.

"What do you want to say, Queen?" I asked, but no sound came out.