After we showered together, Axel unlocked our bedroom door while I changed the sheets. I tossed the dirty ones into the hamper and replaced them with fresh sheets on the bed. Then, I opened the window to let some crisp air in, despite the chill outside. Overcome by exhaustion, I collapsed onto the bed.
Axel settled next to me, wrapping his arm around me, and just as I was drifting off, I suddenly shot up.
"Noah," I said, breaking the silence.
"It's alright," Axel reassured me. "The others continued the search without us. They've been looking for Noah while we've been cooped up in here."
"Shouldn't we be out there helping?" I asked, feeling a surge of concern.
"They've got it all under control. Don't stress about it. They don't expect us until tomorrow," he said, gently coaxing me
