Dawn of Relief

Caius's POV......

I woke up to peaceful silence.

—the kind that pressed too close, too still, like the forest itself was holding its breath.

For a moment, I didn't remember where I was. My body ached in that deep, bone-level way that came from pushing past my limits. My shoulder throbbed where teeth had grazed my skin. My arms felt heavy and numb.

Then I felt her.

Warm,Solid and Breath