Chapter 9: Chapter 9: Something Phenomenal

[Warning: R18+ contents ahead. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED]

Theon opened his eyes, tried grasping and chasing after his breath. It was arduous to do so. He was not drowning but had just woken up by a nightmare. The usual nightmare. The people are being slaughtered and Eliaz regrets leaving the people in his hands.

He heaved a loud sigh. It seems that he can't sleep anymore.

"This seems to be a sign that I should move, isn't it?"

It was still dark and dawn outside. The frigid air entered the cave and touched his skin and he shivered. He turned to his right side and saw Ambroz sleeping right beside him.

He gasped quietly. "Ambroz?"

It was his first time waking up and caught a glimpse of Ambroz right beside him. Staring at the man's face was the first thing he did. Truly mesmerising and mysteriously looking.

When he realized what he thought, Theon stood up almost immediately.