Elysia opened her eyes to the morning sunlight streaming through the open curtains, swaying gently in the breeze.She slowly sat up.The doctor had told them the previous day that she would be discharged today.Her mother and Jade had insisted on staying the night, but after Kai assured them he'd take care of her, they had left without much argument.Jade, of course, had flashed her that ridiculous heart-eyes look before walking out the door.A small yawn escaped Elysia as her gaze drifted to Kai.He was still asleep.Even in sleep, his brows were furrowed, as though something weighed heavily on his mind.He had spent the entire night making sure she was comfortable, barely closing his own eyes.He was slumped in the chair beside her bed, one elbow resting on the mattress while his head leaned against his forearm.She reached out and gently smoothed the crease between his brows.He stirred lightly, his hand instinctively catching her wrist.His eyes opened a fraction. For a second, he
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