Bab 409: It’s never too late to build a family, even if it takes two lifetimes

The best way of waking up, as expected, was by that familiar cold temperature on my body. Feeling Natha's presence even when my eyes were still closed, and then opened them to the sight of his handsome face.

What a blessing.

It's even better because he was in his original form, and not in disguise. He would have to change again when we came down, so I used the time to enjoy it as much as I could, trailing his patterns with my fingers.

[Why Master do that? Is it fun?] a fluffy green head peeked out of my blanket and Jade rolled between me and Natha. The little bird jumped to Natha's chest and poked the pattern on his slightly exposed chest with its wings. [Oh! It's...fun?]