Larissa opened her eyes with difficulty and saw double images of Kevan. She opened her mouth, but it was hard to make a sound because her throat hurt from vomiting the previous night. "I'm not feeling well …" she mumbled, making Kevan frown. He switched on the lights, then made his way to her and leaned over her.

He got a fright from seeing how pale she was and put a hand against her forehead. The warmth radiating from her fever confirmed the severity of her condition. Kevan pursed his lips and