Damn Eryx, even using his obnoxious pet name for her. 'Right, because Damsel is so original.' he snarls.

“Yes,” I clear my throat, kicking off the blanket, it nearly takes me down to the floor with it. “You're really going to let me sleep there?” I ask her, motioning to the sofa as I approach the bed.

Thalia frowns, a playful smile on her lips, but she quickly masks it. “I'm not making you do anything. You suggested it, and I merely acknowledged that statement. The decision was ...