When Dahlia awoke, it was still early. The birds could be heard singing, but based on the current light levels, she assumed that it was still before sunrise. Shifting around, it didn't take her long to locate the Archduchess beside her and once located, she began to run her hands along the woman again. Just feeling her under her hand was a comforting sensation that Dahlia was still yet to get used to.
In the dark, alone with her thoughts, it was only this gentle warmth, the soft breathing of someone in a deep sleep, and the sound of distant birds that accompanied her. It actually gave her much needed time to think. What had happened ever since the debutante felt surreal and it was still catching up to her.
