Sera’s POV:
I woke up, and the first thing I noticed was a comforting warmth all around me. My body was tightly curled into something solid, something strong. It was Damien.
My heart gave a sudden, painful jump inside my chest. I froze completely, terrified that even a small movement would shatter this unexpected moment. His strong arm was resting around me; it was a loose hold, but it felt instinctively protective. My cheek was resting right against his chest, and I could clearly hear the slow, steady rhythm of his heart beating.
I was fully nestled in his arms.
Panic tried to creep into my mind, but it was immediately tangled with a strange mix of warmth, confusion, and a deep sense of safety that didn't feel rational at all. I remembered asking him to stay with me the night before.
