**Elora's POV**
I awoke the next morning, feeling energetic. I opened my eyes and gasped when I saw Damon sleeping beside me. How the hell did he get into my room?
After our arrival in the palace last night, he asked to sleep in the same room with me, and knowing what happened the last time, I didn't want to give in to such and insisted he sleep in the guest room beside mine.
We argued for a long time and he accepted anyway but told me I would be surprised when I woke up. Was this the surprise he was referring to? How did he even get past the guards and maids?
I stared at him for a while. He looked more handsome while asleep. His features were relaxed, and his breathing was steady. I couldn't help but wonder what he was dreaming about. As I watched him, I realized how much I cared for
