Petne stirred awake with the slightest shift in the energy around him. The stillness of the room was comforting, a stark contrast to the turbulent world beyond.
Bella lay peacefully beside him, her soft breathing steady, her presence calming. He had fallen asleep beside her just an hour ago, but the weight of responsibilities pulled him from the depths of slumber far too soon.
His mind was calm, his senses heightened, ready to take on the tasks that awaited him.
Stretching slightly, he let his body relax, though his mind raced with thoughts of all that lay ahead. There was a lot to be done, much to consider. If not for the constant presence of Pauline, who acted as his second mind, he might have felt overwhelmed.
{For the next part, I think we should move with Lilith. We need to start fixing her into everything,} Pauline's familiar voice echoed in his mind.
