AVA I woke feeling somewhat refreshed. Surprising since I was half expecting not to wake up at all. I was also half expecting to wake to having holes drilled into the side of my neck. So, when I woke in the morning – and immediately checked my neck to find nothing there, I was somewhat relieved. Perhaps he wasn’t hungry, I thought. There again, he did seem to have a soft spot for me lately. I frowned. Unless I was becoming delirious. That too, was a possibility. I grabbed my clothes and ducked into the bathroom to change. Wearing a pair of black leggings, and a tight red shirt, I was set for the day. I brushed my teeth and peered behind the door, checking Luther was still asleep. He was. Though the groan from his direction suggested he wouldn’t be for long. I finished up and slipped on my

