Chapter 22

The next morning, when I woke up, I found myself still in Nocturne’s bed. As I came to, I realized that my arms were wrapped around something heavy, but soft. I blinked my eyes open and saw that I was cuddling Nocturne in my arms. I smiled softly at the sight of her sleeping. She looked truly innocent as she rested in my arms. I stayed still, afraid that if I moved, I would wake her. I did not have to wait for long as Sofia and the other maids busted into the room, startling Nocturne awake.

“Ugh! Why are you always so loud?” Nocturne complained as she sat up.

“Because you are incapable of waking up otherwise.” Sofia smiled. Nocturne scoffed,

then rolled her eyes. I chuckled lightly at their exchange. Nocturne got out of bed and the maids scurried her off into her adjacent bathroom. I sighed as I was left with Sofia.

“Are you going to get me dressed?” I asked her.

“No.” She said as she went over to the bedroom doors. She opened them and Andrew entered.