[He shuddered all over, trying to shake off the lingering feeling of his dream.] Felt like I was back there... Like even dead, all the future would hold was her horrible cackling...

[So, that would be a 'yes', then.

Feeling Aurora there, her fingers entwined with his own, Philip's eyes finally focused properly on her properly- and with a sigh of soul-deep relief, he moved to take her into his arms upon the instant. He just needed to feel her there, to know that she was safe and awake and real...]

Thank you, my darling. Thank you so, so much.