Twisted Compassion

Noticing her posture soften in his tight embrace, Dorian loosened his crushing grip. He misread her sheer physical exhaustion for compliance. Her muscles ached from the massive adrenaline crash after destroying his sanctuary. A smug, patronizing warmth returned to his dark eyes. He leaned down and booped her nose.

"Even if you are still pissed at me, let's get that nasty wound bandaged first befo