Catherine opened her eyes, a foggy sensation filling her mind. The soft, faint light streaming through the window caught her attention, and she realized she was lying in Lucius' arms. Even though it was only for a brief moment, her heart raced as she felt the warmth of his presence. She startled, quickly sitting up, but as soon as she moved, she felt his hand firmly holding her.
"What's wrong?" Lucius asked, his voice deep and sleepy, still hoarse from just waking up.
Catherine quickly pulled the blanket up to cover herself, her face flushing with embarrassment. "I... I don't understand why I'm here," she stammered, avoiding his gaze.
Lucius watched her for a long moment, his eyes softening with a smile that held a knowing glint. "Don't you remember last night?" he raised an eyebrow, as
