Mercedes couldn't sleep at all. She was afraid to close her eyes, thinking that Drakoen would take the chance to do whatever he wanted with them. She thought about what he had said to her, but how could she make a choice? All night, she couldn't come up with a solution. Her eyes are bloodshot because of lack of sleep and distress.

Drakoen walked into the room with a blank expression on his face. He watched Mercedes and was pleased to see that she looked bad. A small smile appeared ...