I peak at Igneous through the part I made in my hair. He stands there with one of his arms braced on the door and one on the frame. I find myself momentarily distracted when he still wears nothing to cover the top half of his body. I shake away the distraction fast even though his heavy breathing causes my beast to try harder to break the maze I have put her in.

Trying not to show that I care that he barged into my room, I roll over and threw the cover on me. Once more I find myself enclosed in darkness where I want to be. Here I...