Chapter 43

Everything aches, my back, my arms, my head, everything. The sun had set long ago and the moon was now shining proudly down at me from its place in the darkened sky. I dragged myself out of the forest and into the castle, up the stairs and straight into the shower. The hot water eased my sore muscles and I felt myself sink into the comfort of the feeling and relaxed slightly. I closed my eyes and tilted my head up at the water. What a day, I thought. If Killian was going to make me do ridiculous things like that I don't think I could handle it. My mind drifted to Xavier and I wondered if he was okay and if he had eaten. I wonder what time he will finish up his work? Probably in the early hours of the morning. I think he's been sleeping in his office. Turning of the taps I stepped out of the shower and wrapped a towel around myself. I padded tiredly towards my closet and slipped into my pyjamas.I practically threw myself onto the bed and before I knew it I fell into