JULIETTEWarmth was the first thing I realized I had woken up to, and the musky earthy scent, and the gentle loose grip on my waist.It was Darius, and he was still sound asleep, his chest rising and falling in a smooth rhythm.I didn't realize my head had been resting on his chest the whole time I was asleep, until I saw the pillow under his head.I didn't recall sleeping in this position, he must have been responsible for this.Strangely, I was seeing Darius asleep for the first time since I got here. The other night, he didn't stay until morning, leaving an hour before dawn.I moved slightly, trying to sit up, but it made Darius stir, his grip tightening around me.My heart skipped. His grip was now firm, not the suffocating kind, it was protective, as if he had no intention of letting me pull away from him, even in his sleep.The heat of his body was still radiating through the thin fabric of my dress, surrounding me with his warmth.I carefully lifted my gaze, and there he was, f
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