Felix and Mercedes were sitting on the bed in silence, Felix still holding Mercedes. He didn't want to leave her and she understood. She had craved his touch and presence for so long that she didn't want him to let go either. They didn't say anything, both lost in their own minds. It's not been long since she woke up from her slumber and Felix didn't want to overwhelm her with questions. He wanted to give her some time. Mercedes realized that what she had been through might be a dream. The long days of being trapped in that place without even remembering who she was. She began to wonder how long she was out in the real world. How much time did she lose? Because of her, Felix had been dealing with a lot by himself, and she could see how deeply affected he was. He had dark circles under his
