Damien promised to spend the night with her. He tucked her in then climbed onto the other side, grinning. "I cannot wait to hear you snore. It is adorable."
"Stop." Vienna put her hand against his chest for importance, but really speaking she put it there just to feel the hardened muscles beneath his shirt. "Is that true, or are you just teasing me?"
He brushed the hair back from her face. "You only do it a little. But, I find it charming."
"I don't believe you. But I guess I will not sleep tonight, just in case."
"You have to sleep." He kissed her forehead, the tip of her nose, and her chin. "We have the preparations for the visitors and also the ball coming up, and it shall be very hectic around here these next few days. As a human, it is your duty to be well-rested. I might require
