67. Green Eyes

"You were outside, man," I said, relieved. "Do you remember anything?"

Adrien shook his head, still shivering. "No... I just remember falling asleep."

Jules looked at me, concern etched on his face. "We need to tell someone. This isn't normal."

"Yeah," I agreed, my mind racing. The dream, Adrien's disappearance, felt somehow connected.

But for now, getting him warm and safe was the priority.

After pulling his cot right in front of the fire, we sat by it, watching Adrien slowly regain warmth and color. Bear handed him coffee, and he sipped it gratefully.

"You scare..d us, man," Bear said.

Adrien managed a weak smile. "Sorry about that."

Jules sighed, shaking his head. "Just... don't do it again, alright?"

Adrien nodded, the seriousness of the situation sinking in. "I won't. Thanks, guys."

We stayed by the fire until the early hours, watching Adrien and ensuring he stayed warm. The adrenaline slowly wore off, leaving us exhausted but alert. I couldn't stop thinking about the dream and