Chapter 78. Temporary Shelter
The rich, heavy scent of thick, boiling herbs filled the air, mingling with the crackling warmth of a crackling fire.
I blinked against the firelight, realizing the room was entirely constructed from beautifully fitted wood, complete with a proper stone chimney that swept the smoke upward.
Slumped right beside the mattress, Jor was fast asleep, his head resting heavily on the edge of the bed while his massive body sat coiled on the wooden floor.
He had clearly exhausted his own energy keeping me stable through the crisis.
"Female, how are you feeling?"
Axis's voice welcomed me from the shadows of the hearth.
I shifted my head and nearly flinched.
He had fully shifted into a new look, two striking, magnificent velvet antlers sprouted from his forehead, giving him the imposing silhouette of a mythical demon lord.
