She simply kept her usual cheerful smile and chatting lightly as she swung her long tail and smacked Culgan's nose to silence him when he spoke out of turn.
Just watching their easy exchange made Li Shen's shoulders relax.
He had just been helped to stand by Somnus but already his legs felt weak again.
It was like riding a roller coaster while watching a disaster movie at the same time, his nerves couldn't keep up.
Wait… could this all be a dream?
If he woke up now, maybe no one would be dead and no one would be hurt but Somnus would be gone too, wouldn't he?
"Li Shen?" Somnus's voice broke through his foggy thoughts. "You're burning up."
"Hm? Really?"
Li Shen's body swayed slightly, but Somnus caught him right away.
Li Shen could only stare hazily as Somnus's long and pale fingers rested gently against his forehead.
