Chapter 40 - The Kings Return and Broken Bonds
A soft knock at the door woke me. I slowly opened my eyes, the warmth from Erik wrapped around me, making it hard to convince myself to move. His arms were holding me against him, a feeling I would never grow tired of. Finally, with a groan, I pulled myself from him and swung my legs over the edge. Looking out the window, I could only see darkness, telling me it was daytime outside the forest. The light to the room slowly brightened, mimicking the rise of the sun. I looked over to see Drake sprawled out on the floor, his hair spread across his face, drool on his cheek. I swallowed the laugh that threatened to erupt. Then, shaking my head, I walked past him and opened the door. Malcolm waited outside, holding a tray of food.
"Good morning, Athena." He said, his voice smoot
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