Chapter 66 

~Valeria ~ I watch my beautiful man sleep. I really should’ve just come here in person with my raven form. No one would have known, and we could’ve done so much. Slowly, Raphael opens his eyes and smiles. “Hey, beautiful. Took you too long.” “I’ve been lying in my bed, chanting, waiting for you to fall into a deep sleep. It’s the only way to reach you.” “So you can only connect with me if I’m dreaming?” “Yes.” “Sounds complex,” he says, getting up. “It is. I have to be super duper smart to do this.” He breaks into a soft laugh. “I never doubted you were, so you don’t have to try to convince me.” I step back, giving him room. He stands, his eyes sweeping over me, lingering. “What are you wearing?” “You like?” I model for him. “I found out that I can wear whatever I want here.” I twirl in my short, frilly dress. “Whatever you want? Can I make you wear what I want, too? Like maybe… nothing?” I burst out laughing. “Sorry, nope. Only I can control it. For example…” I look at his body and im