Chapter 155: Special Hideout
After Eli left, Riven quickly made his way back to his room, careful not to make too much noise as he tiptoed across the hallways. The moment he pushed open the door, the familiar sight of Ronan sleeping heavily on the bed made him grin.
Without hesitation, Riven padded across the room and dove back into the warm sheets, wriggling his way until he was pressed snugly against Ronan’s side.
Ronan’s eyebrows were furrowed, his face twisted in a slight frown even in sleep. Maybe he was having a nightmare.
Riven tilted his head and studied him for a moment, feeling an odd flutter in his chest. Then, slowly, carefully, he lifted his hand and traced a gentle line along Ronan’s furrowed eyebrows with the tip of his finger.
Before Riven could even react, Ronan’s eyes snapped open. His hand shot out with lightning speed, grabbing Riven’s wrist tightly.
Riven froze.
But almost immediately, Ronan’s expression softened. Realizing it was just his mate, he brought Riven’s hand closer to his lips and pressed a kiss against the inside of his wrist, right over the delicate blue veins.
The small act made Riven’s heart skip a beat.
"Why are you up so early?" Ronan asked, his voice still heavy with sleep, low and rough.
Riven shrugged with an innocent smile, pretending like he hadn’t been out sneaking around with Eli just minutes ago.
"I have a request," Riven said cheerfully. "A favour!"