A crybaby

Rockan

Hours passed, and finally, Denera began to stir. Her eyelids fluttered, and she let out a soft groan. Relief washed over me, and I squeezed her hand gently.

"Denera," I whispered, my voice thick with emotion.

Her eyes slowly opened, confusion giving way to recognition. "Rockan?" she murmured.

"I'm here," I said, my heart aching with love and worry. "You're safe."

She tried to sit up, but I gently pushed her back down. "Rest," I said. "You've been through a lot."

"What happened?" she asked, her voice weak.

"You were sick," I explained. "But you're going to be fine now."

She looked at me, her eyes searching mine. "Thank you, Rockan."

I kissed her forehead, my emotions threatening to overwhelm me. "Just rest now. We'll talk later."

She nodded, her eyes drifting shut again. I stayed by her side, my mind a whirlwind of thoughts. Adriana's revelation had changed everything.

I needed to learn more about Denera's past, to understand her abilities. But for now, all that mattered was th