CHAPTER 44

Lily’s POV

After I had called Marcus, I saw him walk towards the bed, but my eyes and strength began to fail me. As he came, he was gradually becoming human again, but then the next thing I saw was darkness. Total Darkness.

Light streamed into the room in its full glory and I blinked my eyes to be sure I was still on earth.

I actually was, thanks to the figure that lay beside me.

I tried to sit up but his arms laid over me firmly. I tried again but he would not budge. Was he awake? Or he was just a weirdo by default? I attempted turning to the side, but he still was not moving.

“Lay still.” His voice sounded hoarse and tired.

“Do you all sleep like logs of wood over here?” I asked slightly irritated by the weight of his body pressed on mine.

“I can hear you.” He said and I rolled my eyes.

I spoke so you could hear.

“I need to have my bath,” I said calmly.

Marcus moved and gave way for me to sit up. I got up and left him on the bed. I hurried and walked into the bathroom. Hopefully,