Chapter 377 Chaotic Stranger

Ruby froze.

She could feel his breath warm through the fabric of her robe, his head resting gently on her stomach like it belonged there. Her heart gave a small, confused flutter. His body was large, solid, and for some reason… her body didn't try to push him away. It just accepted the weight, the heat, the closeness like it had been waiting.

"My head hurts," Kaelan muttered, voice muffled. "Sorry but no sorry," he added lazily, and then without warning—rested his head fully against her, closing his eyes like she was the softest pillow in the world.

Ruby gasped, her hand twitching near his shoulder.

"H-Hey! You—" she whispered sharply, her breath hitching as his arm casually curled around her waist, pulling her in a little more.

"Shhh," he murmured sleepily. "You're warm… and angry… but still warm. It's comforting."