Chapter XV: Unvoiced Desires

Serafina awoke alone in bed, moaning as she stretched across space like a cat, before sighing in content. They had been here almost a month now and Serafina felt a lot better than when she had arrived. Smiling some even laughing at Alessio, she even resumed calling him by his nickname: 'cupcake'. Since most nights she woke in fear, she had Alessio sleep beside her, that way she felt safe and he got to sleep in something that wouldn't cause his back to break.

Rolling out of bed, Serafina pattered across the floor, washing her face and putting her hair into a messy bun before making her way downstairs in a pink cotton bra and pink, t