Callan POV
I turned around and saw Ayla sitting up. Her top clings to her body and a light layer of sweat covers her skin, making it glisten in the moonlight that is shining through the window.
“Ayla, I’m sorry I heard you screaming and thought you were in danger.”
“I’m sorry I was having a bad dream. Thank you for coming to save me though.”
“Are you OK?” I asked as I moved closer to her bed.
“I am now. I’m sleepy. Will you stay with me, so I don’t get scared? I feel safe when you're near me.” She yawns as she lays back down.
My heart pounds in my chest and a large smile fills my face hearing that I make her feel safe.
“Of course.”
A soft snore comes from the bed as a creak from the floorboard comes from the hallway outside her room. I quietly moved across the room and slipped ou
