Chapter 765: The Note From Shorty
13 Days To Go
Evening had settled over the compound by the time Orion finally stirred.
The light filtering through the window had softened, shifting from the pale brightness of midday to the warm amber of dusk. Shadows stretched across the room, pooling in the corners, and the fire in the hearth had burned down to glowing embers.
Orion blinked slowly, his mind sluggish as he surfaced from the depths of sleep. His body felt heavy, his limbs weighted down as if he had been carrying something far too heavy for far too long. He lay still for a moment, letting his senses adjust, and then he noticed the blanket.
It was draped over him, tucked carefully around his shoulders.
He smiled, knowing it was Sophia's handiwork.
He sat up slowly, wincing as his muscles protested the movement. His body ached, and there was a dull throb behind his eyes that he couldn't quite shake. But overall, he felt better.
