"You came a bit late. Half an hour ago he had an IV drip and he always falls asleep after a drip. "
Mikołaj heard the voice of the neighbor on the bed closest to the door, but it barely reached him. He had no idea if the man was talking about him, but it could be because the drugs given through the drip always made him sleepy. Skrzynecki was feeding when he heard a strong, though subdued voice responding to him.
"Then we won't wake him up."
"I'm awake," muttered Mikołaj, opening his eyes with difficulty.
Kinga and Stefan were already at his bedside. They stood so that it was not visible what they were doing and Szwedas surreptitiously covered Skrzynecki's hand with his.
Mikołaj felt both joy and sadness at this gesture. Why did they have to hide that they were a couple? However, he was unable to react except with a faint smile.
"How are you?" King asked in a low, worried voice. Stefan was still holding his hand. "You look haggard."
