Chapter 237

*DANICA* "Thank you, Danica, I'm sorry, I must have woken you up." "Yeah, you did but it's fine" "I'm not going to get punished for that, am I?" I couldn't help but laugh. Jeez, I was not the monster here...he was. "See, I made you laugh, I was getting a reward then" "Oh shut up." I let go of his hand and he offered me a small smile. I know it was fake because of the desolate look on his eyes. "What is it, Andro?"I asked, sounding more concerned than I should. "I just feel sad and I don't know why.” Okay, Danica. Go back to your bedroom. You've done enough for him. He'll be fine. You don't need to do more. He doesn't deserve more. Try as I might to leave, I pulled him into my arms, hugging him tenderly. I would continue being mean to him tomorrow. He sighed into my arms. His breath fanning my neck and I swallowed. We stayed like that until he fell into a peaceful sleep. ********** *LORENZO* When I woke up the following day, I couldn't help but smile. Danica must have left when I fell a