Together

Callie, weakened but resilient, looked up as Elias entered the ward. A soft smile played on her lips despite the pain that lingered in her eyes. ‘I was wondering where you disappeared off to.’ Elias took a moment to absorb the sight of her, the woman he loved, fighting her way back to health. The bandages on her abdomen marked the physical toll of the recent events, but the warmth in her eyes brought a sense of calm to Elias’s troubled soul. ‘Hey, Bunny,’ Elias greeted, his smile genuine as he approached her bedside. He gently took her hand, mindful of her injuries. ‘How are you feeling?’ Callie’s eyes sparkled with gratitude. ‘Getting there. The doctors say I’ll make a full recovery with time.’ Elias nodded, his heart heavy with the weight of recent events. ‘There’s something I need to tell you.’ As Elias shared the shocking truth about General Conway’s betrayal and the revelation about his parents’ deaths, Callie’s expression shifted from concern to disbelief and, ultimately, sorrow.