Caesar's POV
After hanging up, I kept one arm wrapped around Viya's waist while sending a quick message with my free hand.
"Don't worry," I told her, my voice steady despite the chaos of the situation. "Dr. Elias and Elena will be fine."
Viya watched me work, and I could feel some of the tension leave her body as she took in my confidence. "Okay," she said softly.
Then she leaned into me, her eyelids growing heavy. Before I knew it, her breathing had evened out—she'd fallen asleep right there in my arms.
I felt a wave of helpless affection wash over me.
Reaching up, I gently rubbed the top of her head and instructed Marcus through the intercom to slow down. No point in rushing now and disturbing her rest.
She'd always been a restless sleeper, even as a kid. Some thin
