Sweet Distraction

Beatrix's P.O.V.

Bastian held me tightly that night, and what was supposed to be an hour-long power nap ended up being a full night's sleep. I had a moment of panic when I realized how much time I had lost. We were lucky that nothing had happened with Vera while we were asleep, and I couldn't risk wasting any more time.

Yet, the way Bastian's breath fanned over my neck and he nuzzled against me,