Ileus was talking about a place called Vilinski. About its king and queen, Ian and Áine and a girl named Iona… The names bounced around her head. So many questions, so much confusion… Her head started pounding and her heart raced as a ragged breath left her and tremor traveled down her body. There were knots of fear forming in her stomach.
"Anastasia!" Ileus rushed to her and knelt in front of her. His gaze darted between her eyes. He placed his palm on her cheek and said, "Breathe, baby, breathe." He caressed her cheek and said softly, "Whatever you are thinking, don't. Please, will you try to relax?"
