Althea stirred on the bed and sniffed softly, a faint frown forming between her brows. She caught the scent of something delicious, and her stomach rumbled immediately.

She slowly opened her eyes, only to find Gavriel sitting beside her, already watching her.

“You’re finally awake. You sleep like a log for someone who was under attack,” Gavriel muttered before nudging his nose against her cheek and pressing a kiss to her neck.

Althea let out a soft chuckle, squirming slightly. “That ...