I woke up early, my pulse already humming with the anticipation of heading to the Academy. As I rolled over to slip out of bed, strong arms instantly wrapped around my waist, pulling my back flush against Drakon’s warm chest.
"Why are you awake before the sun?" he rumbled softly into my ear, his voice thick with sleep.
I giggled, settling against his heat. "I just can't sleep."
"I hope you're not worried," he whispered, his hands resting possessively on my hips.
"No," I replied turning my head slightly.
"Good," he murmured, his breath warm against my skin.
His fingers traced up my side, a slow, deliberate path that sent a spark across my skin. Using a single finger against my chin, he tilted my head back, covering my lips with a deep, breathless kiss that made my toes curl. His hand
