Chapter 41. The Depths of the Deep

CYRUS

My eyes peel open, and my blurry sight slowly gives way to the yellow shade of numerous lanterns hanging in the room. And as my senses begin to fully return, a feeling of warmth envelopes me. I glare around and see Joana and Kiev sleeping peacefully beside me. I let out a smile. Somehow, it is still hard for me to come to terms with the fact that I bedded these two young, stunning beauties the whole day. Just a year ago, I couldn’t have imagined myself being so lucky.

I manage to lift myself from the bed despite the drowsy feeling that peruses me from the alcohol, eating, and intense coitus I have been involved in all day. Judging from the quietness of the setting and the darkness visible from the open windows, it is clear that it’s midnight.

I manage to slide my feet into slippers and wear a dark robe hanging on the bed frame, the thought of Esos whizzing through my head. I make my way out of the room, heading for the porch again. I need to clear my head an