Favor

After a few days, I was already back in good health. I walked around the house, oogling it but I was never allowed outside. There was an indoor pool in the mansion so I couldn't use that excuse.

Ares was never home. He was dealing with all the stress of stepping into Ivan's shoes as the Mafia Don of all Dons plus hunting the man who killed him. I had access to the library so I read all day or watched TV.

And when I crawled into bed at night, I knew Ares would show up soon. He got in very late, showered, and then crawled into bed with me. It was the only time I allowed myself to cave and melt into his touch.

His body warmth was comforting and the feel of his hands around me made me feel safe. When I woke up every morning, he was gone and his side of the bed was a little warm.