Valin woke up, reaching out for Josey. He laid still in Josey's bed . His heart pounded. His breathe felt labored. He wanted to sleep forever, if it meant he could be with her. Tears rolled down the sides of his face. He started thinking about the fact that Josey has chosen to make room in her heart for him. That was his only joy along with her being alive, in some capacity. Valin needed to know what happened to Josey. He called for Josey's maid. Crema had moved Josey's maid to the main palace in order to cover her actions. Josey's maid showed up at Josey's room soon. "Tell me what you know." Valin commanded. She was shaken by his request. It took her a moment to gather her courage. "I was only able to see Josey once while she was in the caverns. Levium requested that I at lea