Chapter 121

Zelda wisely kept quiet, even scooting a little farther away from Damien. Though she had expected to have trouble sleeping with him there, exhaustion soon took over, and she drifted into a surprisingly peaceful slumber. The next morning, Zelda woke up feeling groggy, only to find herself face-to-face with a muscular chest. Her mind snapped to attention as she looked up and met Damian's amused gaze. "W-Why are you still here?" Zelda exclaimed, surprised since he was usually gone by the time she woke up. He smirked as he pointed at her arm wrapped around his waist. "You wouldn't let me leave." It suddenly dawned on Zelda that she must have unconsciously cuddled up to him in her sleep. She was never a restless sleeper, so this definitely caught her off guard. As she quickly withdrew her arm, her hand accidentally brushed against his abs, making her jump back as if she had just been shocked. She could not help but notice how firm they felt. "Um... It's getting late