Hours passed, and Odesse was still asleep. Valex was seated on a chair in her room and had fallen asleep as well; he hadn't left since the elders departed. Odesse began to move slowly on the bed, gently opening her eyes. She looked at the ceiling, her eyes hurting and getting blurry as she tried to open them wide. Turning her head sideways to look around, she spotted Valex, who was sleeping in the chair.
"Master Valex," she called softly. Trying to get up from the bed, she struggled and nearly fell. Valex, hearing her, opened his eyes and rushed to her side, holding her upright. As she looked into his eyes, his expression widened in realization. He hugged her tightly.
"Odesse, my dear, you're awake!" he exclaimed. Odesse smiled and hugged him back. Valex gently pulled her back to look into her eyes. Leaning closer with an intense gaze, she touched his face and said, "Master Valex, I love you."
Valex's eyes widened in surprise. "Odesse..." he started, but Odesse interrupted him.
