Sylphia felt her heart flutter. His voice, so full of assurance, made her smile. The gentle touch of his hand on her head drew her to close her eyes and savor the moment. Though a trace of shyness lingered, she didn't pull away. Instead, she remained still, her head resting lightly on his shoulder, saying nothing.
Aldrian, too, was caught in the same quiet emotion. His gaze softened as he looked at Sylphia, a warm contentment spreading through him. In this moment, his heart felt at peace—so serene he could drift off to sleep. Neither moved, both simply enjoying each other's presence as time seemed to stand still.
After a while, Aldrian finally noticed that Sylphia had fallen asleep. A faint smile lingered on her face even in her slumber, prompting Aldrian to smile warmly in return. It was a relief to see her resting peacefully after the nightmare she had endured.
