Chapter 262 Madness in the Dream

Leona's POV It was so hot… It felt like a fire was burning inside me, heating every inch of my skin. In my daze, I heard someone calling my name. Who was that? I struggled to make it out, but the voice seemed muffled, as if it was coming through a veil of mist. I follow my instincts toward it, and a cool, clean scent closed in. It was like a spring had suddenly welled up in a desert, offering my scorched nerves a moment of relief. Was it Soren? No, that wasn't right. He wouldn't be here. He had already abandoned me. Forget it. Whoever it was didn't matter—all I knew was that getting close to this person made me feel better. He could save me. I had to hold on to him. I lift my heavy arms, fumbling to hook around his neck. I pressed my burning lips to his cool jaw, nuzzling against his skin clumsily. "Leona…" His voice sounded a little hoarse, as if he was barely keeping himself in check. He knew who I was? Like a ripple, the thought crossed my mind and disappeared almost i