"I don't need to rest," those were the first words Xiao managed to say when the two of you entered the bedroom. He insisted upon it - eyes glaring holes into the bed. A single bed, because truly, he wasn't supposed to be here anyway.

Xiao's not sure how you managed to persuade him into sharing the small bed either - he was an Adeptus. Adepti did not sleep. With a disgruntled look, he was more than willing to shift next to you when you laid down.

It was the only room that was available in the inn, and you had told him that you slept better with him near. You felt safer with him near.

How could the brooding Adeptus regret his decision when you were so warm against his side?