Aunt Agnes was already there and smiled when she saw us.
Agnes: Good morning, Evy, did you sleep well?
I felt myself blush and bit my lip.
Evangeline: Very well, thank you, and you?
She burst out laughing.
Agnes: Better since I found out you're back, my dear.
Evangeline: Is Dad up?
He came into the kitchen at that very moment.
Drake: So, I wasn't dreaming... I was afraid when I woke up this morning that I'd only been dreaming.
Without really thinking about what I was doing, I went to him and snuggled into his arms. He gently closed them around me and held me close. I felt good against him, safe, not the same kind of safety as with Xander, but I felt that he would protect me from everything too. I looked up at him and kissed him softly on the cheek. Tears were gently rolling down h
