The lantern cast a faint, wavering glow across the dim room as Daniel lay motionless on the bed, his eyes shut and his breathing slow.
A cool night breeze drifted through the open window, stirring the curtains. Pale moonlight spilled across the floor and crept over the edge of the bed, casting a silvery glow over his legs.
'Just… any moment now,' he thought, repeating the words in his head.
A few minutes passed.
*Creeeak~*
The bedroom door inched open, its hinges releasing a faint groan into the silence. A figure slipped through the narrow opening, and the door closed just as quietly behind her.
*Click*
Daniel remained still. Beneath his closed eyelids, his eyes shifted toward the door, watching through a narrow gap. He kept his breathing steady, his face relaxed, giving no hint that he was awake.
Tina approached the bed. Her steps were uneven, and she swayed slightly as she crossed the room. A faint smell of alcohol lingered around her, and her cheeks carried a light flush.
