[Draven].
I reached for the switch beside the wall and turned off the lights, leaving only the faint glow from the moon through the sheer curtains.
The room softened instantly.
Next, I moved toward the bed quietly, each step controlled, my breathing low so I wouldn't disturb her. Even Rhovan kept silent inside me—uncharacteristic, but he was watching her too.
She slept like she trusted the world. Or… like she trusted me to guard it for her.
I lifted the edge of the duvet and slid onto the bed with slow precision. The mattress dipped gently beneath my weight, but she didn't stir.
I stretched out beside her and waited a moment for the mattress to settle, making sure she stayed asleep. Her breathing remained steady.
Carefully, I slid an arm under her pillow, easing closer until her warmth pressed faintly against my side. I didn't pull her into me, not when she was this exhausted.
