Maddox I woke up with something warm and soft pressing into my side. And, it didn't even took me a minute to register what or who it was beside me, in my bed. I turned my face sideways to get a good look at her and I felt that unfamiliar tightness in my chest on seeing her. Her face was a picture of serenity and beauty as she slept with her face against my chest, her arm around my waist. Her long hair had come undone and were spread over my chest and arm. I wondered if she knew how close to me she was in her slumber. She didn't look afraid, but trusting like she hoped I'd keep her safe from her nightmares. She was sleeping now, obviously, but I knew for the better part of the night she was just lying there and fidgeting. I was a light sleeper so I could feel her static breathing and the