In-born monster

"Where did you go?"

Devon's breath hitched, hiding her hand behind her as she sported a smile. She lifted the glass in her other hand and shrugged.

"Got you water?" she answered, walking towards the bedside table to put the glass of water on it. "Why are you awake?"

"I always wake up when you're not with me."

"Ohh..." Devon nodded as she perched on the edge of the bed. "Then, shall we sleep again?"

She patted the soft surface of the mattress, eyes on him. Normally, she would go to him, but keeping her distance right now, so he wouldn't notice anything amiss. She couldn't just recklessly tell him about Quentin being Julian, his brother.

"If you don't feel like sleeping, I will rest first." Devon cleared her throat while she climbed onto the bed and went under the blanket. Lying on her side, eyes closed, pretending to sleep.