-Hope- When I woke up, I was surprised at how warm I was feeling. I slowly opened my eyes, only to see that it was still dark outside. I didn’t remember how I had gone to bed. After Phoenix had marked me, I had come so violently that I had fallen asleep right after. I noticed my hair was damp, though. He must have bathed me and put me to bed. I tried moving, only to feel the massive arm around my waist. I looked over my shoulder, seeing Phoenix right beside me. He had climbed into bed with me?! My whole body was pressed up against his as he held me tightly. I had thought he would choose the chair again and watch over me there. Phoenix did not seem like the cuddling type, but here he was, wrapped around me like a second blanket. His face was almost buried in my long hair, but it was clea

