Chapter 047
Emilia's POV
I sit next to his bed, and the room is too quiet. It's difficult to breathe because the air feels heavy and presses against your chest. I wrap my still-shaking fingers around his hand like a lifeline in the dark. Days have gone by without him speaking or moving, and he has been unconscious for what seems like an eternity. It feels like a lifetime, but the healer said it might take some time. Time is elongating in ways I never imagined.
I can't leave his side. He has experienced a wonderful deal. I can't even begin to imagine the things he has survived. I'm sure he's stronger than this. However, I can't get rid of this gnawing worry and the knot in my stomach. What happens if he doesn't awaken? What happens if I lose him right after I find him again?
Suddenly, t
