Ella woke up feeling sore, with Xavier's firm arms around her waist. Was he still asleep, or was he pretending? Xavier was such a light sleeper that he would wake up even with a change in her breathing, but at that moment he continued to hold her, sleeping deeply. Carefully, Ella got up and went to the bathroom.
In the shower, she noticed finger marks on her hips, and her private area was still sensitive. Despite this, she felt undeniably content. She grabbed the shampoo and started washing her hair. With her eyes closed, she was startled by arms wrapping around her, causing her to scream involuntarily.
"It's me. Are you scared?" Xavier said.
"It's not that, you were asleep."
"Yes, it's been a while since I slept so well. Come here, let me wash and untangle your hair."
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