Slept Like A King

Dante threw his legs over the edge of the mattress and stood up in the shadowed room. His bare chest moved with his restless breathing, the fresh bandages pulling tight against his skin. He stalked out of the main bedroom and stepped directly into the dark living room. He stood there for a moment, silently watching Serena. She slept on the tiny, cramped couch, her delicate frame curled awkwardly a