“How are they feeling?” He asked.

“Fine. I fed them breakfast and they ate their lunch and lunchtime snack before you woke up. They seem quite content with the current situation.”

Roman nodded. He could hear their voices faintly through the walls. He leaned his forehead against hers and closed his eyes. Celine cupped his face softly, rubbing her thumbs against his skin.

“It’s going to be okay. Everything is going to be just fine. We’re together now, and nothing is going to separate us again. I promise.”

He smiled and gave her a slight nod. He brought his hands up to her hair and combed through it lightly. His...