Blood Collectors

ZINA

Zina woke to a world that was jostling and shaking. Her eyes flew open, realizing that she was in a carriage. Seraph's worried eyes reached hers.

"You fainted, Theta. Elder Sybril said you used too much of your din energy and that you will recover soon. I am glad that you're awake."

Zina, who was lying splayed on the carriage long chair sat upright while rubbing away tiredness from her eyes. "That explains it…." She muttered, remembering how weak her legs had gotten before they finally gave away under her.

"Are we heading back to the Castle?" She asked, not bothering to draw the window of the carriage open and see for herself.