Yala’s POV
After we washed our bodies, Charles carried me out of the bathroom. He placed me on the soft sheets of my bed, but before he stepped away, I asked:
"Will you sleep with me?"
He looked at me in surprise.
"Yala, what if your father shows up?" he asked.
"You can leave before he wakes up," I replied.
Charles took a deep breath, and I noticed he was apprehensive.
"You've done worse, like breaking into my room," I said, pouting.
He gave me a half-smile and said, "But you liked that."
I nodded in agreement. "Yes, I did. I hope you come more often in the middle of the night," I said, hugging him.
"Then let's make this adventure a frequent one," he said, taking my lips in a calm kiss.
"Meow," I heard Penny's voice.
"Oh, it's Penny. I need to open the door before she wakes the
