Celeste P.O.V
Gillian and Markus’ parents left and then there was just me and Markus. Alone. He was still holding me against his chest. I didn’t know what was supposed to happen now. I had a room, but neither of us moved. I don’t know that either of us wanted to. I couldn’t stop the yawn that left my mouth. I felt Markus chuckle and move from behind me. “Long day?”
“In a good way,” I said. I got up and winced, feeling a pain in my ribs now that his sparks weren’t distracting my body. All the bruises seemed to scream at me suddenly, reminding me they were still there.
“I’m sorry, I almost forgot you were still healing. Come. Let me get the shower started for you and so you can get a good night’s rest,” I nodded then paused, “Something wrong?” He asked. I wrung my hands.
“I don’t have
