Four days that felt like centuries to the vampire. Four days he stays at Elyas' side, unwilling to budge or move away for even a second. Leaving Elyas alone is what landed him in this state. During that time, he did have the servants bring water, which he trickled on Elyas' lips to keep them from getting too dry.

With his keen senses, Laurent noticed his beloved slip from from that deep unconsciousness into normal sleep. Hope sprung that night. Elyas would come back to him for sure! He's only grateful Elyas woke in the night! Not that Laurent couldn't be woken in the day, it's just harder. However, he likes to think he would bolt up the moment Elyas came to in this situation.

"I'm here, my love," he murmurs, taking one of Elyas' hands between his.