The morning dawned bright and clear, sunlight streaming through Duriel's windows as I slowly woke. His arm was draped protectively around my waist, our supernatural signatures still pulsing in perfect harmony even in sleep.
"Good morning, lovebirds!" Yue's voice rang cheerfully in my mind. "That was quite the night of destiny fulfillment, wasn't it?"
I felt my cheeks warm at her teasing tone, but couldn't stop the smile spreading across my face. Duriel's golden copper skin practically glowed in the morning light, the protection runes tattooed across his shoulders seeming to shimmer with renewed power.
"Morning, beautiful," he murmured, pressing a kiss to my shoulder. His dark hazel eyes, still heavy with sleep, held a contentment I'd never seen before. "You good?"
"Perfect," I whispere
