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Ren woke up to the soft sensation of fingers threading through his hair. 

Even though he was healed of his injuries, he could still feel his body aching from the fatigue of last night. And he could feel the unmistakable warmth beside him. 

As his senses adjusted, the lack of a scent and the subtle pressure of someone leaning close told him exactly where he was.

Lilith.

The moment he shifted, her fingers froze before retracting. He blinked up at her, groggy but aware enough to see the worry that was still etched on her face.

"You're awake." Her voice was softer than usual, relieved but filled with hidden frustration.

Ren tried to sit up, but a sharp pain shot through his neck from a crick he'd gotten for sleeping in this particular position, forcing him to grit his teeth. 

Lilith immediately pressed a hand against his chest, urging him back down. "Don't move too much. You're still recovering."