Chapter 27. Cross (8)

Heeju woke with a sudden jolt. The moment she opened her eyes, regret washed over her so hard it made her head throb. Every muscle in her body screamed with pain, and she was so starved she couldn’t even sit upright. Falling back asleep and drifting through a dream felt like the best option available to her. But at least she was in Suhyeon’s arms. Whichever way she looked at it, it wasn’t the worst path to take. Heeju pulled back the heavy wool curtain halfway. The nightlight on the bedside table cast a faint glow. She shifted her position, using her body to block the dim light so it wouldn’t hit Suhyeon. Then she pulled her knees up, wrapped