AriaWhen the morning light filtered through the healer's quarters in pale golden streams, it cast long shadows across the stone floor. I had barely slept. I hadn't slept well the last two nights; every time I closed my eyes, I saw Caelum dangling from that rooftop, and his small voice filled my head as he called for me, and all over again, I felt the terror of almost losing him forever.But he was here with me, safe and sleeping peacefully beside me, with his hand curled around my finger as if even in his sleep, he was afraid that I might disappear.I hadn't moved from my seat all night. Since I couldn't sleep, I just sat there, while I watch the gentle rise and fall of his chest, and counting each breath like a prayer answered.The knock on the door was soft; it was almost hesitant.I rose carefully, making sure not to disturb Caelum's sleep, and crossed the room on silent feet. When I opened the door, my father was standing in the corridor, with a look of concern in his expression.
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