She could not even hide the smile that appeared on her face.
"Yes," she breathed out before she could register it. Even if she were to give it some thought, she would have already said yes.
Then she laughed, "Yes, you can."
Darius looked momentarily stunned by how quickly she had agreed. It was endearing,how genuine she sounded, no hesitation. Her laughter lit up the dimly candlelit room.
He walked to the bed slowly, carefully, as though afraid even his steps might disturb the fragile agreement hanging in the air. Serena had already moved toward the far side of the bed, settling under the cover with a barely restrained smile.
"I will be the last to fall asleep because of your snoring and all," Darius said.
"I do not snore," Serena retorted.
"That is not what happened the last time," he replied.
She nudged him gently with her foot as he sat, unlacing his boots. "I suppose you will just have to find out."
