The next day.
"Hmm…"
Rodion groaned as he stirred in his sleep, his brow furrowing at the weight pressing on his chest. When he opened his eyes, the beaming face of Prince Nikolai was the first thing he saw.
"…Morning," The prince greeted with a big smile on his face. "Did you sleep well?"
Immediately, Rodion felt his nerves come alive. He blinked, staring directly at the prince. The weakness he'd shown the night before was no longer evident. Half of the prince's body rested comfortably against his chest.
The prince's smile deepened as he noticed his stares. He ran his hand on his bare chest, feeling the warmth of his bare skin in his palm. Rodion was taken by surprise and was unable to react right away.
"You're so lucky to wake up and get welcomed by a beautiful creature such as myself,"
