Chapter 150: Ollie’s Awake

ZADE I watched Ollie's eyes flutter open, relief flooding through me as consciousness returned to his small face. For a moment, he just stared at the ceiling in silence, and I could see his mind working to piece together what had happened to him. Then tears began rolling down his cheeks, and he whispered a single word that made my chest tighten with sympathy.   "Riley."   I immediately moved closer to his bedside, reaching out to brush the tears from his face with gentle fingers. "Hey there, little man," I said softly, trying to project calm reassurance despite the turmoil churning in my own chest. "You're going to be just fine. The spell has been broken. You're safe now."   Ollie closed his eyes and shook his head weakly against the pillow. "I didn't want them to break it," he whispered, his voice so quiet I had to lean closer to hear him.   I frowned in confusion, not understanding what he meant. The magical connection that had been draining his life force was gone ---- wasn't that w