Alpha’s chamber **

Adella could be seen sleeping while Orion was watching her sleeping

“Do you love watching me this much” Adella smiled and opened her eyes

Orion blushed a deep red, caught off guard by the question.

"I-I-I, um," he stammered, searching for the right words. "I, I just... I just like seeing you happy, and peaceful, and... and safe," he said, finally finding his voice. "It makes me happy to know that you're okay."

"You're such a sweetheart," Adella said, reaching out to take his hand. "You know, you don't have to watch me sleep to make sure I'm okay. I can take care of myself."

"I know...