Chapter 71:A Perilious Awakening

Freya's POV

I startled up, a sharp gasp tearing from my lips. The air finally flooded into my lungs, and my chest hurt like I had been drowning. My body felt cold and rigid, and my vision was fuzzy. It all felt wrong.

"Freya!" My name was called in a powerful, frantic voice. I felt arms encircle me, drawing me in.

I quickly blinked, allowing my eyes to briefly clear enough to reveal Finnick's face just inches away. His worried eyes were a riot of colour. His hold was tight, as though he was afraid I might disappear if he released me.

"Are you alright?" He spoke in a rough, strained voice.

I tried to open my mouth, but all I could manage was a broken, faint sound because my throat was burning.

Beside him, Dorian emerged, his black brows knitted. "She appears pallid. Was she—?

Finnick interrupted him, his hands tightening around me, "She's breathing."

I took a deep breath and pushed out the only words I could manage. "Where am I?"