MAYA I was lost in the deepest sleep, my body limp and heavy against the silk sheets. I passed out after... everything earlier, my muscles aching and my mind fuzzy from exhaustion. A soft whimper escaped my lips as I dreamed something vague and restless, hugging the pillow tightly to my chest like a lifeline. My arms squeezed it hard and nuzzled my face. I let out a tired, contented sigh. Sleep felt so good, so safe. But then... I felt it. Subtle movements at first, like a ghost's touch rippling across my skin. Something warm and insistent shifted between my thighs. I stirred slightly, another sleepy whimper bubbling up from my throat, my legs twitching as I hugged the pillow even tighter. My breathing grew uneven, a soft sigh turning into a confused little gasp. What was that? It f

