Chapter 12: Bathroom Make Out

Mariana Adams' Point of View

Ares' extended slumber came as something of a surprise to me. Even though it is close to morning and the sun will soon be at its highest point, he was still sound asleep beside me. But although I went to sleep, I was wide awake at 11 o'clock that night.

Actually, Beth was absolutely correct. I had a feeling that Ares would wake up soon, so rather than continuing to do nothing but lie next to him as he slept, I got up and crept into the kitchen in silence.

Earlier, Beth was actively searching for us. Even though I could hear the door creaking, I chose not to wake up because of my slothful nature and instead went back to sleep. It's possible that she was looking for us because the dinner was all set. In spite of this, it is the first day I've ever managed to get a full eight hours of sleep.

When I opened the refrigerator to check if there was any stock inside, however, there was none to be found. Due to the chilly weather, I intend to prepare supper for the