Chapter 124 – Lullaby
He looked softer than she imagined. Still hot, of course—Sira wasn't wrong—but not in that terrifying incubi way. More like… dangerous comfort. Like hugging a panther that decided to nap instead of murder.
She smiled.
Then reached out and booped his nose.
"Boop."
Lux didn't stir.
She pouted slightly.
"Sleep really is precious," she whispered, resting her chin on the edge of the bed now. "Especially for you, I guess."
She didn't say anything for a while after that.
Just watched him.
It wasn't creepy—well, maybe a little. But her expression wasn't one of obsession. It was gentle. Curious. Familiar, even. Like someone watching their favorite moment in a film they've seen ten times but still love.
He stirred a little.
She gasped quietly and backed up, nearly tripping over her own foot. "Eep—!"
He mumbled.
"…forgiveness smells like bottled clouds…"
The girl blinked.
Then smiled softly again. "You dream weird…"
