Touching Morpheus' Wings

Ember and Morpheus looked around the entire palace premises to decide where to grow the gigantic tree for Morpheus to build his nest.

"It's really difficult to decide," Ember sighed and turned to Morpheus. "Did you like any place?"

"I'm not sure," he replied, as if he wasn't keen on having his nest around here. It would be difficult to stay away from her if he had to stay close by. All he could do was curse Draven.

Ember thought for a moment and turned to face him. "Carry me to the top of the palace. From there, I'll see which spot looks better."

Carry her? Morpheus screamed in his mind. That meant she would be so close to him, and…

"Ember, just decide on whatever place you feel is fine. No need to think so much about it."

"That won't do. It's the place you'll be living, so it should be the best one," she insisted, stepping closer to him. "Carry me now, don't waste time. I have my lessons with Lady Helia soon."