Loras sank into an exhausted slumber, but fortunately, after the medicine took effect, his breathing began to stabilize.
Evangeline stood quietly by the bed, her gaze fixed on Loras's pale face as her lips drew into a tight line.
Thorne came to her side. His gaze lingered on Loras for a moment, and his expression softened. "Eva," he said gently, "go get some sleep. I'll watch over Loras. I'll call you the moment he wakes up."
After all, Loras was the only one who knew what had happened to Caden Albright and Lachlan.
Evangeline shook her head. She turned to look at the relentless blizzard outside and, after a moment of silence, said, "I need to make a trip back to Blackwater Swamp. You all stay here for now. Danton, take these tents so the clan can take shelter from the storm."
