I lay on my bed, staring at the ceiling, replaying the morning's events in my mind. That had been the sweetest sleep I'd had in a long time. Aeliana's presence had been unexpectedly soothing, her warmth and the steady rhythm of her breath creating a cocoon of peace around me. It was so relaxing that I didn't even want to wake up.
What the hell am I thinking? I can't let myself get distracted by this. It's just a temporary arrangement, a stupid little game.
I'm not supposed to be feeling this way. It's just physical attraction, nothing more. I've been with countless people; I know how to keep my emotions in check. Aeliana's no different. She's just another challenge, another notch on my bedpost. Or is she?
No, damn it. I need to get my head straight. I need to focus on something else, anything else. Maybe a mission will help clear my mind. I just need to stop thinking about her.
