Few hours later, Elizabeth woke up from the unconsciousness.
She lay perfectly still on the soft, clean white bed for a long moment, her eyes slowly opening to the soft light that filtered through the small window. The air smelled of fresh earth and the faint sweet scent of the blooming garden outside. She blinked, her vision clearing, and turned her head slowly.
Ren was sitting right beside her on the edge of the bed. He was fully dressed now in the simple black robe, his wizard-like cloak folded neatly beside him. His blue eyes were calm and steady, watching her with quiet care. His hands held hers gently, thumbs stroking her knuckles as if he had been sitting there for hours, making sure she was real and awake.
