Caspian

I blinked, surprised by her reaction. "I'm not leaving you," I reassured her. "I just want to let your brother know you're awake. He's been worried sick. You know that I would never leave you, right?"

Ava's grip relaxed, and she nodded, then I gently pulled my hand free. "I'll be right back," I promised, trying to reassure her.

As I walked over to Marcel where Clara's bed was, I saw that she had woken up. "Oh, Clara, you've woken up already," I said, relief washing over me.

Clara nodded, asking if everything was alright. I reassured her that it was, and she mentioned she was just a bit...