A gentle rocking sensation washed over me, lulling my body into a state of comfort. I instinctively leaned further into the warmth that supported me, allowing myself to be enveloped by a familiar scent.
Scents have a way of embedding themselves into memory, and his was no exception—reminiscent of a fresh forest, earthy yet intoxicatingly soothing. It was a fragrance that had once brought me comfort, but now, it only unsettled me.
As realization dawned upon me, my eyes flew open.
"You're awake..." Orion’s voice was calm, but his golden eyes studied me closely. He carried me effortlessly on his back, his soft tails playfully brushing against my skin, sending shivers down my spine.
"Put me down," I commanded, my tone icy. There was no hesitation on his part. He obeyed immediately, lowerin
