Fulfill That Desire

When I opened my eyes, it surprised me that I had, in fact, fallen asleep. My body hummed with invigoration. It also dazed me to realize I somehow saw the world differently. Was it the elves' eternal sight? There hadn't been any pain.

I got to my feet, shaking out my wings, allowing the circulation to reach every tendon and vein. They felt good. I felt good.

A large bumblebee flew in, lazily making its way to the wall on the right of my bed. It bumped into the door several times.

"Oh, you poor thing." I went over and cupped the bee between my hands, took it over to the window, and released it. The garden's aroma filled my nose. It still smelled like Gabriel's blood, and my knees went weak. I was hungry.