Luna's voice trembled as she rushed to the bedside.
Tears welled up in the corners of her eyes as she hugged her tightly.
Melissa blinked slowly, eyes still hazy. Her lips parted again, and this time, a faint whisper came out.
"Weren't we all in the dungeon? What happened?"
Jessi was the first to laugh through the tears. "That was a month ago, dummy."
Melissa's head shifted slightly toward her. "A month! Really?!"
A smile flashed on Gideon's hardened face.
Ronald couldn't control his tears as well. "So much happened, Melissa… and look at you, just peacefully napping while the rest of us were stressing like crazy!"
Emily quietly stepped back as the group gathered closer, allowing them their moment. She watched in silence, a soft smile playing on her lips.
Raphael stood in the corner with his hands tucked in his coat pockets. His gaze was calm but observant. He hadn't said anything yet.
