MINA
It was so warm.
I had never felt this level of warmth in my entire life. I only had two blankets: one was Calista’s hand-me-down, and the other was a cherished comforter from my childhood. Both of them were far too thin for most nights, and I had grown accustomed to the cold for as long as I could remember.
Experiencing such warmth was nothing short of a privilege.
I snuggled deeper into the cocoon of heat when I suddenly heard the mattress groan and shift ever so slightly beneath me.
A frown furrowed my brow as I reluctantly opened my eyes and looked up to find Elias gazing down at me with an expression painted in pain.
Ah, that’s where the warmth was coming from.
“What time is it?” I murmured, still lost in the fog of sleep. I nestled my head against his chest like he wa
