~ Mature scenes ahead ~ This is an extended version of the events from Vladimir's perspective. Some of you may feel the need to skip this one, but more insight and new information are contained herein, especially towards the end. Enjoy! Vladimir Randall I watched her stir from her slumber, her eyes blinking open as the first rays of the morning light illuminated the room. She looked like a goddess, her soft curls splayed about her face like a gentle halo. My heart thumped louder in my chest as I watched her gaze draw towards me. I felt my skin tingle with anticipation as I saw an unfamiliar emotion flicker briefly in her eyes before vanishing as quickly as it appeared. She bit her lower lip nervously, and I could not help but feel an overwhelming urge to take away all of her worries