The dream was so beautiful that Alex wanted it to last longer. But in what felt like an instant, he found himself awoken by the morning sunlight. Latifa held him in her embrace, as if welcoming him to reality.
Her familiar scent and warmth slowly dispersed his lingering drowsiness.
"Finally awake?" Latifa murmured, prompting Alex to look up to her.
Alex smiled. "Yes. Good morning, Latifa."
"Good morning, Alex." Latifa planted a kiss on the top of his head. "I'm sorry about last night. I didn't know you would react badly to our prank."
Alex sighed before telling Latifa what had happened at the Shadow Forest. Lotte, Lumi, and Lulu were also inside the clubroom and quietly listened to the young man's story.
After he finished his tale, they finally understood why Alex had seemed too weak to even lift his warhammer and shield.
Latifa felt even guiltier, realizing she had chosen the wrong time to play a prank on her beloved. She apologized to him a second time.
