Chapter 221 - Welcome Back Princess

Alessio's eyes fluttered open, her gaze unfocused but slowly coming into focus. "Hello, Ark" she whispered, her voice weak and raspy but filled with recognition. Noah's heart beat with joy and relief. “Alessio! You're awake!" Tears filled his eyes as he leaned closer, taking her hand in his as he hugged her. His eyes beamed with happiness as he leaned in, pulling his chair closer to her bed, “How are you feeling?” he asked her. “Fine, I guess,” she said hazily, her eyes still fluttering slowly. “Alessio, I promise, I didn't mean to hurt you, please, I….” “Shh,” she said, calming him down as he was getting tense. “It’s alright Ark, I know it was an accident, you'd never hurt me” she smiled softly at him, “I would never” he said and kissed her hand. “I’ve missed you terribly.” he admitted. “Nobody to school you in the games huh?” she said and they laughed, “I've missed you too, thanks for being here” she said “As I should” “Ah, it's about time you woke up, sleeping beauty” Isab