C18 Chapter 18

Kessler's expression softened as he looked at me, concern evident in his eyes. "I heard you crying out in your sleep," he explained gently. "I wanted to make sure you were okay."

Still shaken and unsure of how to respond, I hesitated before finally speaking. "Thank you," I murmured, my voice barely above a whisper.

He nodded in response, and a sense of relief washed over him