Cassie felt her courage and resolve flowing through her body, filling her heart with a powerful sense of certainty. Oziel's voice faded, replaced by a calming silence.
But just as this peace began to settle over her, a wave of overwhelming fatigue struck. Her eyes grew heavy, her body felt weaker. She struggled to stay awake, but without being able to resist, her vision slowly blurred, plunging her into darkness.
When Cassie opened her eyes again, she found herself lying on the sofa in her home. The soft glow of the living room lamp lit up the ceiling, while the sound of the television played in the background. Beside her, Kevin and Hanna sat, chuckling softly as they watched a show. They hadn't noticed that Cassie was awake.
