Darren POV
When I woke up the next morning, my mate was still asleep. However, it didn't look like she was having a peaceful sleep. She kept tossing and turning, and sometimes she would whimper in her sleep. I wasn't sure if I should wake her up or not. I knew she went to sleep after me, but I didn't know when she went to sleep.
I watched her toss and turn for about thirty minutes, then I decided to wake her up. I gently shook her, but instead of waking up, she swatted at my hands and mumbled something incoherent. I chuckled at her cuteness, then nuzzled my nose against hers.
After a few seconds, her eyelids slowly fluttered open. Suddenly, I felt anxiety course through our mate bond. She gave me a wary look, as she asked, "What time is it?"
"Time to go home," I
