Sometime later, in a luxurious bedroom, two amber eyes fluttered open.
Erik's hands were folded over his chest, and his first reaction was to grin widely. "This is a nice way to wake up," he muttered, as he looked up at the two beautiful fleshy orbs dangling above his head. "Although I wish they weren't covered by cloth."
Instantly, Emma's bright smile shone down on him. "Master! You're awake!" she exclaimed happily while caressing his hair. Erik realized his head was resting comfortably on her thigh, which was better than any pillow.
"It seems so," he chuckled, while various other voices started filling the room as well.
"Master!"
"Erik!"
"Teacher!"
Erik recognized them all, of course, and quickly turned his head to look around the room. Astrid and Emily were sitting on his sides, Anne and Nora were standing respectfully at the foot end, and Alice was standing next to the bed. They all wore expression of relief and were dressed in their usual clothes.
