As Leo descended the stairs, the warm, inviting scent of breakfast greeted him. He saw Aisha in the kitchen, her back to him as she carefully placed a plate of eggs and toast on the table.
When she turned and saw him, her eyes widened in surprise. "Leo?" she said, her voice carrying a mix of shock and relief.
He tilted his head slightly, curious at her reaction. "What's wrong?"
For a moment, she didn't answer, her gaze fixed on him as if trying to piece together fragments of a puzzle. Then, like a sudden wave, the memories came flooding back.
"I... I don't remember much after those monsters attacked," she said, her voice faltering. "I remember someone—something—killing your blood fiends. It happened so fast, and then I was knocked unconscious. When I woke up, I was here, and..." She trailed off, her hands trembling slightly as she clutched the edge of the table.
