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65. The Calm Before the Storm

Sophia lay in bed, her breaths soft but steady. The improvement in her condition was slight but noticeable.

The fractures that had caused her the most pain were healing, and she could walk again, albeit slowly. Bandages still framed her pale face, but the worst seemed to be over. Elijah watched her carefully, his heart tight with a mixture of relief and frustration.

“Take it easy, Sophia,” Elijah said softly as he stood beside her. His voice carried a deep undercurrent of concern.

Sophia smiled weakly as she slowly took a few steps with his help.

“I’m trying, Elijah. It just feels good to be up again, even if I can’t do much.”

Her strength was returning, but the toll on both of them had been severe.

Elijah hadn’t slept properly in days, his mind consumed by the enemies closing in on all sides. But none of that mattered when he saw Sophia moving, alive, and slowly recovering.

But something still bothered him.

He leaned against the wall, crossing his arms. "Sophia, has anyone else give
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