The first rays of morning light came through the window and warmed the room. Ellyna woke up, her body heavy, her breaths soft and unsteady.
She felt it right away, Hazuki's arm was around her, holding her close. For a moment, she just lay there, listening to the quiet rise and fall of his breathing, her heart beating with a mix of peace and disbelief.
Her eyes moved to the floor beside the bed. Her dress lay in a crumpled heap.
A blush spread across her cheeks.
She raised her hand slowly. The pinky promise ring shimmered faintly, and the sacred symbol glowed pink on the back of her hand. When she looked at Hazuki's hand, she saw the same glow on his skin.
Her chest tightened. Last night isn't a dream, it's really happening.
She pressed her forehead against his arm and closed her eyes. A quiet smile touched her lips.
Her eyes widened as a rush of heat burned her cheeks and fragments of last night came back.
She remembered every detail.
