Carter's POV-
I woke up from my pleasant slumber to find her slender fingers rubbing small circles on my chest. I let a smile run across my face as I stroked her fire red curls. This is the calmest Lilliana had been since she arrived here. She let out a soft gasp which made me chuckle.
"Good morning, Little Wolf." My voice was low and laced with my amusement. Lilliana had not warmed up to me until now, but I could tell she was settling in here. Her angelic features softened when she heard my voice, turning to face me.
"Good morning, Carter." I pulled myself up to hover over her. Her gorgeous green eyes swirled with admiration but there was a hint of something else. Her voice was small this morning and I could feel the tension she held in her body.
"Little Wolf, what's wrong?" She t
