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Chapter 9.4. Whispers of the snakes.

Lilith groaned as consciousness returned, every fiber of her being screaming in agony. She tried to sit up, but fell back against the pillow, breath hissing through gritted teeth.

– Easy there, – Cian said softly, dark eyes filled with concern, as he gently pressed Lilith back down: – You’re safe now.

Sharr nodded agreement, snakelike tail flicking nervously behind him.

– The fomorians are gone, for now.

Lilith’s mind raced to catch up, memories flooding back in a dizzying rush. Ghol’gothar’s attack, desperate struggle against overwhelming odds, she casting a spell, and then darkness.

– What happened?

– Soon after you left Azael said that he sensed something and flew away. Captain Dremon was furious, when he noticed that you both left. But not much he could do, since many run, back then. Still he reduced your pay by half. Azael found you unconscious and brought you back to town, – explained Cian.

– Was