Nick sighed helplessly and lay down next to Alanna. This time he didn't want to leave her alone in the room. He just looked at her and caressed her face as he hugged her back.
Alanna seemed to have calmed down, however, as Nick is about to fall asleep, Alanna's soft voice is heard in a faint whisper.
—Why did you betray me?— she asked.
Nick opened his eyes and lifted his body to observe, but apparently she was still asleep. Was she talking to herself?
He didn't quite understand what she was trying to say, but Alanna kept insinuating that he had betrayed her.
—No, I haven't betrayed you and I won't!— said Nick in a low voice.
—Swear to me! Swear to me that you won't betray me and you haven't betrayed me— she said.
Alanna could easily change anyone's mind. Nick couldn't resist an
