ALIONA'S POV
A gentle tap on my shoulders jerked me out of my sleep. I rubbed my heavy eyes, and my eyes widened in shock, “Julian…” I said in a very soft voice that could pass for a whisper.
He answered me with a knowing smile. “Hey, I bet you'd sleep while I watch you,” He replied softly. Then, he covered the distance between us, and tugged at my hair. “I'm sorry for getting you scared,”
Tears stung at the corner of my eyes. I stood up, and wrapped him in a warm hug. I sniffled, “Ah! I'm so delighted that you're awake,” I mumbled into his chest. “Julian, don't ever scare me like that again,” I said, whilst pulling away.
Julian tipped my chin, and our eyes turned four. “I won't…” His masculine voice made the hair on my body prickle with warmth. “Aliona, I'll never push you to the
