Elias finally woke up late at night, not because he wanted to, but because his stomach wouldn't stop growling.
He felt stiff, his muscles still aching from the previous night's ordeal. The memory of his father's overwhelming pressure was still fresh, but there was also a warmth within him that made him feel a little better.
"Feeling better?" Astralious materialized beside the bed. "You slept like a rock. I almost thought Silas had actually managed to break your spirit."
Elias swung his legs over the side of the bed, his body aching with every movement.
"Just tired and hungry." He glanced around the room. "Did anything happen while I slept?"
"Besides your Soul Beast wrecking the entire house?" Astralious replied, floating closer.
"That reminds me. Where is that little girl?" Elias landed on the ground, and left the bedroom.
