Sunlight wakes me before the feeling of being lifted into strong arms does.
“Oh Kennice, I wish you had gone to a proper bed.” Ward murmurs, nuzzling his face into my shoulder.
“Couldn’t.” I slur. “My Beasty ran away from home.” I giggle helplessly then realize I’m not entirely awake and shake my head. “Time is it?” I mumble, place a hand on Ward’s warm, naked chest.
”Just after dawn. Reggie’s been working tirelessly to get things prepared for our trip it seems, but there’s still time. Would you like some breakfast?” Ward’s smooth movements pause as I yawn.
“Tis alright. Rather sleep.” I mutter back, and I only count a few more of Ward’s quiet, padding footsteps before the world fades again. I jump upright when pounding at the door pulls me from what I could swear had been
