I awoke from my nap wrapped snuggly against Delmare. His breathing slow and deep only confirming he was still fast asleep. I wasn’t sure how long we had been asleep for but I silently wished I could fall back into the dreamless rest I had grown so fond of. Shifting in my spot, my arm was numb as I tried to move it hoping I could ease the numbness and let the blood flow freely again. Instinctively, Delmare wrapped his arms back around me again, pulling me closer to him in his sleep.

“Del...