Chapter 58

Much to my surprise, the bed felt colder the next morning, Thea most likely somewhere out and about. Glancing over to the clock on my left, I saw that I had slept in, still somewhat tired from the stress caused by last night's events. I stayed in my pajamas, just like the rest of my family usually does on Christmas morning. Heading to the bathroom to freshen up, I could smell that she had been in here recently, but wasn't exactly sure when. The smell of my aunt Alice's fresh baked cookies wafted into the air. Jogging down the stairs, my mate came into view, perched on the marble island comfortably. She was still wearing her matching red plaid pajama set, munching on some cookies as she laughed with my relatives. Not saying a word, I crept up behind her, resting my head comfortably on her shoulder as I pulled her to me with a yelp. "Merry Christmas, precious." I said, setting her down on the ground. "Merry Christmas!" She giggled, stan