CHAPTER EIGHTY-ONE
Tatiana gave Elliot one last look before venturing out.
The castle was still quiet, and the sun still hadn’t risen yet. It was best to leave before dawn since everyone was still asleep. Elliot was still asleep in his room, his face getting paler as the day passed. Nurses took turns taking care of him day and night. And ever since that event happened, nothing has changed about Elliot. No movement, no improvement, nothing got worse, nothing.
Tatiana wasn’t sure if it was something to be happy about—Elliot’s health was improving but not worsening. He just laid there just like sleeping beauty, not moving. She even wonders if his mind was awake, if he could hear everyone talk or if he knew that she was there right now.
She leaned in to kiss his forehead and hold his ha
