I smile as Lucian sits up and takes in the sight of breakfast on the nightstand. "Great! I figured you might be hungry after such a restful sleep," I say with a knowing wink. He grins back at me, looking refreshed and content, and it warms my heart to see him this way.

As he begins to eat, I take the opportunity to inspect him more closely. His cheeks are slightly flushed from sleep, and his hair is rumpled from where we tangled during the night.

As Lucian eats, I settle onto the bed beside him, propping myself up on my elbow. "So," I begin casually, feeling a blush creep into my cheeks as I consider how to broach the subject of last night, "how did you feel about...you know..." My voice trails off, but he understands what I'm asking.

"It was wonderful," he replies between bites of food. "I haven't felt that way in so long."

Hearing this news, Noel feels a wave of concern wash over her. She hurries to fetch the doctor's prescription and quickly mixes up some medicine for Lucian, making sure he takes it as instructed. As he naps on the couch, she busies herself with preparing him a warm meal, hoping that it will help restore his strength.

Throughout the day, Noel remains by Lucian's side, doing her best to tend to his needs and make him feel more comfortable.

As the days progress and Lucian begins to recover from his cold, kidney infection, Noel continues to take excellent care of him. She administers his medication as prescribed, ensuring he's well-rested and eating nutritious meals. Her presence is a constant source of comfort for him during this time, and he grows increasingly attached to her tender care.