Orion shook his head but held onto Nina's hand even tighter. In the next moment, he slowly raised his hand.

Nash immediately reached out, understanding what Orion wanted.

The emotion welled up in Nina, and her voice broke as she spoke, "Orion, I promise you, once you're better, we'll go back to the place where your dad and I grew up. I'll take you to school and pick you up every day.

"I'll take you to see your grandparents. It's nothing like the place you've been, with war all around. You'll be able to play every day and eat all the delicious food you want." Orion nodded, his strained voice barely above a whisper, "Okay."

Pharaoh heard Nina's words, and though it stung, he could not blame her. He understood that Nina's upbringing had been vastly different from the values of the Yaren Tribe. "I'll go make you something to eat," Nina said, gently patting Orion's hand before standing up.

Nash hesitated for a moment, noticing the sadness in Pharaoh's eyes. He gave Pharaoh a meaningful look before following Nina out.

he saw Pharaoh, he managed a faint smile. As he lay in the lab, Pharaoh had been constantly

eyes during injections and softly comfort him. Orion could sense that this man, Pharaoh, was a kind and caring grandfather. Pharaoh gently stroked Orion's head. "Your mom and dad are making you

The bone marrow matches were still ongoing, and as soon as a match was found, they would proceed with the transplant,

that if he could help save Orion, Nina

Pharaoh began, but the words caught in his throat, and he

him. It

something to say but remained silent, not

kitchen. The kitchen

separate from the main living quarters. Nina, mindful of Orion's delicate health, decided to make something light. She avoided shrimp and fish, fearing they might trigger his asthma, and she was cautious about using

stayed by

we'll be safe within the Yaren Tribe. But you probably haven't had much time to spend with Orion," Nina said

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