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~Elara's POV
The soft beeping of the machines, the faint smell of antiseptic, and the gentle hum of the hospital air-conditioning could have made the room feel cold and impersonal, but somehow, with Darlon by my side, it felt like home. He never left my side. Every time I shifted, his hand was there to steady me. Every time I blinked wearily, his gaze held mine, soft but unwavering, almost as if he was silently telling me that I had finally come back to him and that nothing in the world could hurt me now.
I laughed quietly to myself when I realized how much attention he paid to the small details. When I blinked too fast, he would cup my face. When I tried to stretch or move too quickly, he would adjust my blanket, tuck me in, or gently hold my wrist to slow me down. "You're still weak, my Luna," he said softly one time, brushing a damp strand of hair from my forehead. "I can't let you push yourself."
