76

Arthur's POV

Nobody had to be told twice as we all rushed to the bedroom where Quin was. When we get there though, her eyes are still closed and she is still sleeping.

"Echo," we all look at him in irritation.

"I swear, her hand moved and she was starting to open her eyes. I didn't wait to see more and I rushed to get you in case she wanted to say something," he tries to defend

himself.

Mother goes to her side, and checks her pulse.

"She's awake," she confirms. The room goes into an uproar, and we start hugging each other. It's like the tension that had built up was unexpectedly tumbling down.

"She just needs to rest now," she continues.

"How long before she opens her eyes? " Dawn cues.

"That's for her to decide. The worst is over, and maybe you going to head home before the week culminates," she smiles.

Relief washes over me like a wave and I can feel myself finally breathe. Quin is awake. Echo was right when he said Quin would wake up sooner than we expected, he was right. I pic