Ella's POV

　　Weak, damned! Weak and needy human!

　　I continued to scold myself as I swayed this way and that while Blaze walked up the stairs. With me thrown over his shoulder like I was nothing but an extra pillow. I expected to be thrown into bed, but instead, he placed me down gently on the edge. My whole body ached for more as his warm hands brushed against my sides.

　　"Now what?"

　　"Now, you go to sleep!"

　　"Oh, sure. ...