Morning shined in through the window upon the bed. I felt a pressure on my bare shoulder and realized Velador’s arm must be keeping me warm.

“Sh*t,” I growled and jumped out of bed when I realized the sun’s embrace began burning my skin. “Ow, damn it!”

“What’s happened?” Velador asked and turned over in bed.

I pointed to my arm and the sun and said, “A bit burnt.”

He squinted and said, “That looks bad; do you need a ...