BRYN The exhaustion took over me fast and I didn’t even notice how I had fallen asleep. In my sweet slumber familiar scent of sandalwood coated me and strong hands wrapped around me tightly, pressing me into something hard and warm. And so comfortable. My night companion dug his face into my hair and was whispering something to me, his hot breath kissing my skin. “Mine,” he said and I moaned from pleasure, enjoying his closeness, “Sleep, little one. Sleep…” I didn’t know what time of the day that was when I opened my eyes but I knew one thing for sure. This was the best sleep since I started working for the Shadows. I felt so fresh and… rested. Restored even! And for some reason happy… I literally woke up smiling. I stretched my hands and suddenly someone grasped me by my

