After talking with Leriana and Cassiel, Lissana and Eren headed to the room where Uzziel was supposed to be resting. However, when they arrived, they found it empty.
Lissana was not surprised.
“He’s with Fara,” she said softly.
Eren nodded, understanding immediately. He stopped in front of the door to the adjacent room, without stepping inside.
“I’ll wait for you here.”
Lissana entered alone.
The room was enveloped in a tranquil dimness, barely lit by the soft light filtering in from the palace corridors. Fara was sleeping deeply, motionless, her face serene only in appearance. Uzziel was sitting by the bed, leaning forward, watching her as if he feared that even breathing too heavily might disturb her artificial rest.
He didn’t look up when Lissana approached.
She spoke softly, ev
