**Raisel - POV**
As I squinted my eyes, the worried face of Jace came into focus, pulling me back to reality. I tried to sit up on the soft bed, feeling the sheets tug against me.
“Thank God you’re awake,” he murmured, relief evident in his voice.
“How long was I out?” I whispered weakly.
“An hour,” he replied, pouring me a glass of water. Just then, Mr. Beau walked in, his calm expression laced with the usual hint of sarcasm.
“Welcome back,” he said.
I gave a faint nod. “When do you want me to go meet Alaric?” I asked, sliding off the bed on unsteady legs. Jace stood close, ready to catch me if I stumbled.
“In about fifteen days. For now, you’ll focus on helping Soren with his startup, along with Gwen,” Mr. Beau instructed. “I don’t want Soren stressing over his business—this is hi
