Ummm," Suzy murmured in her sleep, shifting slightly in her chair. The figure standing beside her paused, his movements becoming even more cautious, determined not to wake her. His eyes, however, were drawn to the papers scattered across her desk, the documents she had been working on before falling asleep. He picked up a sheet of parchment, his gaze scanning the words written in her elegant script. A frown creased his brow as he read the content, a question forming in his mind. "Why is she investigating my family?" he whispered to himself, his voice barely audible.
He gently placed the paper back on the desk, his eyes returning to Suzy's sleeping form. He reached out, his arms sliding beneath her, and carefully lifted her from the chair. Suzy stirred slightly, her body instinctively seeking the warmth of his embrace. She shifted, adjusting herself comfortably in his arms, her head resting against his chest.