CHAPTER 13: FROM HEART TO HEART

Shirley woke up to the warmth of Drakon's body beside her, his gentle breathing trickling down her neck. As she slowly opened her eyes, she was met with the unfamiliar sight of his bedroom. She stifled a yawn and took in her surroundings. Memories of their passionate night came flooding back, and she felt a blush rise. She touched her neck softly and could still feel the bruises from his bite; he had marked her last night. She was his now. Shirley took a deep breath and tried to slip out of his arms, but he wrapped his hand tighter around her, pulling her close. "Where do you think you're going?" he whispered, his voice husky with sleep. She tried to play it cool, but her heart was racing. "I just wanted to get some water," she replied, trying to sound nonchalant. He dropped a kiss on her head. "You're lying; I can hear your heart racing." Shirley swallowed nervously. "No, it's not." Drakon pulled her closer and buried his face in her hair. "Stay a little longer." Shirley was s