Henderson's POV
Consciousness returns to me in waves, bringing with it a strange awareness that settles over my mind like a heavy blanket. The first thing I notice is the unusual sensation of connection, as though invisible threads bind me to every member of our pack. Their collective strength flows into me, steady and reassuring. The second realization hits me harder - Kain's voice is completely absent from my thoughts.
But the third discovery makes my breath catch. For the first time in our entire relationship, Percy's mental barriers have vanished completely.
You're finally awake, his voice drifts through my consciousness like warm honey.
'What happened to me?' I ask, trying to shift position and wincing at the stiffness that has settled into my muscles.
'Tell me what you can recall,' he responds gently.
