Purpose

When consciousness returned, Elice opened her eyes and blinked a few times. She tried to adjust her retinas to the surroundings—bright and slightly blinding from the light that managed to get in through the ventilation.

Elice remembered vaguely. It was one of the things she liked about the unit Garrett had prepared for her. The layout and equipment of the room allowed the light of life to enter, providing illumination that could disturb her peaceful sleep.

Just like what Elice had experienced this morning. Although, in reality, it wasn't just the sunlight that was the sole reason for her awakening. Instead, there was also a faint touch that had been greeting her hair ever since. Something that had become a trigger.

Elice turned and looked back to find Garrett staring at her with a pair of clear eyes. A clear sign that he had been awake longer than she had.

"Good morning."

Garrett's deep voice greeted Elice's ears, making her brow furrow for a moment. Perhaps he was trying to gather fr