Noah opened his eyes slowly, blinked against the dim lighting of the bedroom, and realized that night had already completely fallen.
He shifted slightly on the soft mattress, noticing immediately that Adam was no longer sitting beside him on the couch or resting in the bed.
Despite the empty room, Noah felt incredibly refreshed and clear-headed at this exact moment.
He could not help but reflect on the fact that sometimes crying truly does help a person heal, as he felt an immense, weightless light throughout his entire body.
Noah sat up straight against the pillows, and the very next second, his mind instantly flooded with thoughts of his loyal friends who had done absolutely everything to protect him from the violent crowd.
Anxious to check on their well-being, he reached for his phone and quickly initiated a video call to Naya.
Within three short rings, the video connection successfully went through.
