He awoke to find himself being watched by Thea, her head propped up on her hand as she lay facing him. She smiled at him as he opened his eyes. “Have you been watching me sleep?” he asked. “Perhaps.” “That’s very… odd.” “Really? Of all my quirks, watching you sleep is the odd one?” “Touché.” He smiled. “Life with you will certainly not be dull.” “You haven’t changed your mind, then?” “Why would you think that?” “Because I’ve destroyed your family.” “You haven’t destroyed anything,” he assured her. “Still, some people think that ignorance is bliss.” “Luckily, I’m not one of them.” She smiled and leaned forward, placing a gentle kiss on his lips.
