Sage felt incredibly comfortable and secure in his embrace, not wanting to get out of bed for even a brief moment. She expected to awaken in the land of the sea of blood, but when her eyes fluttered open, she found her husband next to her and cradling her in his arms. He held her tightly, as though she would disappear if he let go, and she felt incredibly loved.
"You are finally awake." His cold, smooth voice vibrated from his chest, where she had her head on.
"How long have you been awake?" Sage inquired, a smile on her face.
"From the moment you opened your eyes."
"So not long ago. Nice." Sage giggled and pushed him to the side to lie on his back, but he drew her along with him, pulling her to lay on top of him.
She smiled as she looked at his gorgeous face and those cold dark gleaming blue slit eyes staring at her with full intensity, almost as if he was about to devour her whole.
"Good morning." She giggled, revealing her pearly whites.