Walking into the Lion's Den

Damien's eyes fluttered open when Bear pawed his hand. Lazily, he gave Bear a quick pat on its head before he turned his attention to Katherine whose arm and leg were wrapped around him with her face pressed on his back.

He smiled as he had gotten used to her sleeping habits. Katherine always liked to have something to hug or cuddle whenever she sleeps, so most of the time, Damien wakes up to a back hug or her head resting on his chest — whichever it is, he found it a wonderful way to wake up to.

Turning around to face her, he brushed her hair away from her face before pulling her closer and kissing her forehead.

"Nghh…" she groaned. "What time is it?" she slurred.