Otis's POV:

The night seemed to pass in a dreamlike state, and after reaching the summit of successive ones, exhaustion finally crept up to my eyes.

After expending all my strength, I lost my consciousness until light came through the window and I opened my eyes.

"Otis, you're awake?"

My movement seemed to cause Conrad to open his eyes along with me and he looked at me with a smile.

"You were really good last night, but I think you need a little more rest today."

Conrad's voice came from beside me, accompanied by the hot, minty breath on his breath, and I found myself leaning against his perfect chest...