*~Hazel's POV~*
My eyes fluttered open, the familiarity of my surroundings gnawing at me. Where am I? And why does my head ache so much?
I realized I was in my chamber here in New Orleans. But my mind felt strangely empty, like I couldn't remember anything at all. My eyes darted around as everything slowly began to make sense.
Pregnancy. Babies.
My gaze shot around frantically, searching—until I saw them, sleeping peacefully right beside me. A sigh of relief slipped from my lips as I pressed a hand to my chest, steadying my breathing.
Still… why did I feel so empty?
"Caspian? Cayden?" I called out loud, my voice trembling slightly.
Instead, Aurora walked in. "Oh, you're awake. Just in time….I brought you hot coffee." She handed me the cup, and I took a grateful sip. She placed her palm on my forehead. "Hmm… you're running a little temperature. Are you alright?"
"Yes, I'm fine… it's just—I feel kind of… empty. What happened?"
