Chapter Fifty-Five

Hunter-

Listening to Kyra’s breathing, and the way it became deeper and shallower, I knew she fell asleep. I knew that I probably needed to wake her up, so at least when she has her episodes, she would be inside and safe. Yet I just couldn’t bring myself to wake her. Not only because she needed to rest, but because I was finally able to hold her.

I have craved this more than I craved claiming her. Just being here with her was all I really needed at this moment. Eventually, the time would come for me to claim her, but for now, I’ll take this. I continued listening to her breathing, the arm she laid on started to tingle. I didn’t dare try to move it, it can fall asleep all it wants.

Waking her just because my arm was going to sleep, just wasn’t an option. I will deal with whatever outburst her dreams bring, I just wanted one night to be able to hold her while she slept. Even if only for a short time. I felt myself drifting off to sleep and I tightened my hold o