As her biological clock struck, Raelle's eyes opened right on her usual time. As always, the last night's activities had not managed to make her feel like she needed to sleep in. In fact, the concept of sleeping in had never even existed in her life.
She was still wrapped in Shui Xian's arms. She didn't know how he never seemed to get tired of holding her in his arms every single night. She tilted her head up to look at his sleeping face. His eyes were closed, she could hear his calming breath, she could even feel his strong heartbeat under her hand.
She stared at his long eyelashes for a minute too long before she attempted to get up. The point was, her attempt failed since Shui Xian's arms tightened around her and he pulled her body back down. This time, her upper body fell on him. Making her nose bump into his chin slightly.
"If you're awake, let me go," said Raelle.
