Seventeen

Caspian was shocked and pulled back. “Are you sure?”

“We are married, it is only natural.”

He sighed. “I want you to want this, Aurora.”

“I wouldn’t be capable of touching you if this wasn’t what I wanted,” I pointed out.

“Fair enough, but I am being too rash. You are still recovering; I can wait until you are feeling better.”

I almost wanted to argue back that I was feeling perfectly fine, but with the combined heat from his body and the soothing calmness of his presence, I soon fell asleep again.

When I awoke, Caspian was still there as promised and was still fast asleep. I no longer felt like lying down and had somewhat of an appetite now, but with how dark it was outside, I assumed Carlak wouldn’t be up right now, and I didn’t want to wake Caspian.

So instead, I lay there and took the opportunity to admire him while he slept. He looked so peaceful and gentle, it was a stark comparison to the cold look he usually carried in his eyes, but I bet even if he were to open his eyes at th