The morning breeze whispered through the open window and Astrid shivered slightly, snuggling closer to Raiden. Though still sleeping, he wrapped his arms around her and mumbled something incoherent. She smiled and gazed up at him, studying his messy hair and tired face.
If we could stay like this forever, I would be eternally happy, she thought, tracing a hand along the scars on his back. Knowing that he's here, safe in my arms and I in his.
"You're supposed to be sleeping," he mumbled into her hair, pulling her closer.
"So are you," she teased. "Get some rest. I'll go make some breakfast."
He moved so fast she didn't realize he was leaning over her until his face was inches from hers. "I have a different idea," he said quietly, silver-blue eyes boring into her with an intensity th
