“Stay…” Her heart skipped a beat when his freezing hands held hers, husky, breathless, intoxicated. She wanted to act normal but the power of his one word left her staggered, enticed. “I was just going to get you some water.” She replied, bending on her knees to see his face clearly but the dim lighting in their room blocked it. “Don’t. Just… stay…” He breathed out, moving his hand down, intertwining his fingers with hers to feel perfection. The benediction of holding her hands blinded him in the ultimate rhythm of glee. “Okay…” Smiling, she nodded slowly, moving her hand and lifting his exhausted head, making it collide with her tender gaze. “I am tired, Aurelia…” His lips curled downwards, whispering slowly to her. “You can rest.” She whispered back in the same tone. Humming, he

