William nodded his thanks to the Elite as he passed between them and entered his brother’s rooms in the Complex of the Fourth. His face fell as he looked down on his brother’s still sleeping form.
Alex, Jess and Kyle had all fallen into a deep sleep on their return to the palace. It seemed Alex hadn’t been joking when he’d said he wanted to get back before he collapsed. He had only the assurance of the healers that they all still lived. Thankfully for his state of mind, Isabella had reassured him and hadn’t seemed worried. She’d pointed out to him that Damien had fallen into such a state for weeks after putting the barrier up around Ilarith. He’d eventually woken up unharmed by his prolonged slumber.
William turned as Isabella walked into the room from the gardens beyond. She smiled and
