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Selene's POV

Warmth.

It was the first thing I felt when my eyes fluttered open.

For a moment, I thought it was all a dream.

The room felt familiar, it was Dark's. I turned my head slowly.

He sat there, his back to me. He didn’t make a sound, but I knew he was aware I was awake. I could feel it in the way his body stilled even more.

“Dark,” I called softly.

He stood up without a word and walked slowly toward the table near the window.

“You’re awake.” He said.

I gripped the blanket tighter around me and sat up carefully. My heart pounded.

“I didn’t......