I opened my eyes slowly, the world was still a blur around me. A shadow loomed over, and as my vision cleared, I saw Damien's concerned face. He sat beside me as he looked at me with worry.

Tears welled up in my eyes as he wrapped his arms around me, holding me close.

"It's okay," he whispered his voice a soothing balm to my frazzled nerves.

I nodded weakly, my heart heavy with the weight of recent events. Damien's embrace offered solace, I felt so much at peace with him, as I held on ...