[System Alert!]
[Admin one disconnected!]
[Emergency protocol activated!]
Elynn's words appeared in Leo's blank vision. Her voice is frantic and urgent.
Leo groaned, forcing his eyes open to stare at the familiar, ornate ceiling of his room. The soft sheets and lingering scent of medicinal herbs confirmed he was back at Caulem Manor.
Something warm and heavy was vibrating against his bandaged ribs.
"Meow."
Nimbus lifted his sleek black head, purple eyes glowing with relief. The moment he saw Leo's eyes open, the little beast practically flung himself upward, rubbing his cheek against Leo's jaw with a purr.
"Yeah… missed you too, you little playboy," Leo rasped, managing half a smile as he scratched behind its ear.
He pushed himself up to sit, his head throbbing in explosive ache. As his vision cleared, he saw Liana slumped in a chair beside his bed.
She's sleeping peacefully.
