I thought I slept sound but that was not quite the case. I woke up with a jolt and found myself wrapped tightly in Draco's arms. For a moment, I was a confused and disoriented, and then the images from my dream last night came flooding in, still vivid and crystal clear in my mind. I could feel my heart racing again as I watched Darian, his eyes closed and he looked peacefully sleeping.

I brought my trembling fingers near his nose, probably to check his breath. I could feel it. That fear of loosing him forever felt real, just like in the dream.

Draco caught my hand just as...