At Hindman Manor.
Jayra slowly opened her eyes, only for them to quickly widen as she recalled the events of when she passed out. Curiously, her hand hovered over her shoulder, touching the area where she felt Bartos's fangs impale her skin. She then felt something inside of her… Something wide and filling…
[You're finally awake…]
Blinking, she turned, Bartos staring at her as she spotted him. He was on his side of the bed, his head resting on his fist with his elbow propping him up on the bed.
"How long did I pass out?" Jayra asked as she sat up, quickly grabbing the nearest bed sheet to cover her still naked chest.
[Not long. Just a few minutes,] Bartos answered, but his mouth wasn't moving.
Jayra's eyes widened as the sudden realization dawned on her. "You're talking to me telepathically, right?" she burst out.
