"It's a guess based on years of experience. It could take longer for her to wake up if she needs more time."
After making sure they understood, the doctor left the ward.
The door closed softly behind him, and the room fell silent once again. The only sound that remained was the constant, rhythmic beeping of the machines beside Ivy's bed, each beep marking the steady continuation of her fragile recovery.
Kael remained quiet for a moment.
Then his gaze shifted toward Luke.
It was a lingering glance, brief enough to be easily overlooked but deliberate enough to make his intention clear. His eyes stayed on Luke for a few seconds before he finally looked away.
Kael then made a small gesture toward Leon, silently asking the Beta to bend closer. Leon immediately understood and leaned down.
