By dawn, the rain had finally stopped, leaving behind cold air that seeped into their skin. Inside the small cave, the fire continued to burn, though it had started to fade.
Viana slowly opened her eyes, feeling the warmth despite the lingering exhaustion. As she moved, she realized her head had been resting on Joel's lap the entire night. She quickly sat up, her face slightly flushed.
Joel, already awake, looked at her with an amused smile. "Did you sleep well, Your Highness?"
Viana shot him an irritated look. "Don't get too comfortable with this, Joel."
Joel shrugged without a hint of guilt. "I didn't do anything. You fell asleep on your own."
Reyes, who had been sitting further away, finally approached with a serious expression. "Your Highness, we need to return before the palace starts panicking."
Viana looked ath him and then nodded, knowing that her absence had likely caused a stir. "How do we get up? The cliff is too steep."
