_Killian's POV_
Morning light filtered through the hospital blinds, casting a soft glow across Mira’s face. She stirred slightly, her eyelids fluttering. I leaned closer, my heart pounding. For hours, I had been waiting for this moment, and now it was finally here.
“Mira?” I said softly, my voice filled with equal parts hope and trepidation.
Her eyes opened slowly, those familiar brown irises meeting mine. A weak, groggy smile tugged at her lips. “Killian?” she whispered, her voice barely audible.
Relief hit me like a tidal wave. “You’re awake,” I said, unable to keep the emotion from my voice. “You’re safe now, Mira. Everything is okay.”
She tried to sit up, wincing as she raised her hand to her temple. I gently placed a hand on her shoulder. “Take it easy,” I said. “You’ve been thro
