Chloe nodded to Nathan when he accepted the answer, glad that he hadn’t forced the question further. He suggested she come downstairs but she simply shook her head. She appreciated the invitation but she was too worried that Josef would slip away from them at any moment. When he was gone she let out a sigh but kept her relaxed position, leaning her head back and looking up at the ceiling. Now that she was good and fed she felt herself begin to get sleepy. Quickly she stood up and began walking around the room. When she had been studying that had always been a trick to keeping herself awake.

She went from standing to sitting to standing a few more times, walking around only within the confines of the room. She sat back down once again and stretched, her eyes watching Josef’s face once again for movement. When she saw his eyes twitch she almost let out a gasp but was very careful to not let it slip out. He turned his head to look at her and she was just about to call everyone upstairs when he said something. Her eyes went wide and her face turned bright red. What had he just said?

Quickly he tried correcting himself but seemed a little groggy and Chloe let a smile slip over her face. He had probably said that because he was out of it, he didn’t really mean it, did he? She simply watched over him as he asked questions before figuring out the answer for himself. She chuckled softly and smiled. “Don’t worry. You’re probably still under the effects of the anesthesia.” She was quiet for a moment, happiness overwhelming her as all she wanted to do was cry out in relief or hug him or something. “Do you want me to call the others up here? Just nod or shake your head.”