Ch. 41

'Come back. He'll be checking on us soon.' Percy linked me, waking me from my restful sleep.

'Coming.'

I pulled back from Kiran. He was still sleeping soundly. I didn't want to wake him, but I also didn't want to leave without saying anything. I kissed his nose, feeling him stir a bit. His arms squeezed me tightly and he smirked, letting me know he was awake even though his eyes were closed.

"I have to go." I whispered to him, and his smirk fell. "I'll see you again when I get the chance. Is it okay for me to pop up when I can?"

I remembered him saying how upset he was at me coming in and out whenever I wanted. His eyes shot open and his face softened. He nodded his head.

"I don't care when you come. Come whenever you want. I want to see you whenever I can. I was just frustrated earlier. I am sorry I said those things." His thumb caressed my arm lightly. "Hurry back to me."

His lips kissed mine with such an intensity that I almost couldn't bring myself to pull away. I inhaled his