The next morning, the first rays of sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting a gentle glow over the room. I stirred, feeling Seraphine's warmth beside me. As I opened my eyes, I saw her already awake, her crimson eyes soft as she watched me.
"Morning," I mumbled, stretching and feeling a pleasant soreness from the previous night's events.
"Good morning," Seraphine replied, her voice low and soothing. "Did you sleep well?"
I nodded, a small smile playing on my lips. "Better than I have in a long time."
She leaned in and kissed my forehead. "Good. We have a big day ahead."
I sat up, the reality of our mission sinking in. "Yeah, we do." I took a deep breath, feeling a mix of excitement and apprehension. "We should get ready."
