The hours stretched on, Morvienne's uneven breaths filling the space.

Kael remained beside her, one hand still wrapped around hers, while his other, rested lightly on her head, caressing, as his eyes stayed fixed on her face, watching every small change and every shift in her breathing.

At first, she was still. Too still.

Then it started.

A faint tremor ran though her body, subtle at first. It was barely noticeable, but he felt it. His fingers tightened slightly around hers as her hand twitched in his grip.

Her breathing hitched.

Another tremor followed, stronger this time. Her brow furrowed, lips parting as a shallow, strained breath slipped past them....