As Eva settled onto the couch, the weight of exhaustion pressed heavily upon her shoulders.
She cast a weary glance toward the room where Iclyn lay sleeping, not wanting to disturb her peaceful slumber.
The events of the day swirled in her mind, leaving her feeling overwhelmed and uncertain of what to do next.
Xylon's new command echoed in her thoughts.
With a heavy sigh, she leaned back against the cushions, then she just closed her eyes .
After a while, Eva's senses stirred as she felt the presence of another beside her on the couch.
Though her eyelids weighed heavy with sleep, her awareness flickered to life, a sense of alertness creeping into her mind.
Before she could fully comprehend what was happening, strong arms enveloped her, pulling her gently but firmly into a warm embrace.
She could feel the steady rise and fall of the other person's chest beneath her, a reassuring rhythm that mirrored her own heartbeat.