I woke up the next morning, the sunlight streaming through the windows, casting a warm glow over the room. Eileen was still nestled against me, her hair a soft halo on the pillow. I watched her for a moment, the events of the previous night replaying in my mind. My heart ached for Aurelia, but I knew we all needed some semblance of normalcy, a day to recharge and find some peace.
Gently, I disentangled myself from Eileen and got out of bed. She stirred, stretching like a contented cat, and then blinked up at me with a sleepy smile. "Good morning," she murmured, her voice husky with sleep.
"Good morning," I replied, leaning down to press a kiss to her forehead. "How did you sleep?"
"Wonderfully," she said, sitting up and rubbing her eyes. "What's the plan for today?"
I thought about it for a moment, then smiled. "I think we deserve a relaxing day. No missions, no battles. Just us."
