Page 160 of Unhinged Omega

in way she sways slightly

"We should get some sleep."

she moves to massive bed

sinks into soft blankets

blankets like clouds accepting moon

"You'll stay?" she asks

voice small

uncertain

as if i could ever leave

as if anything could tear me from her side

so i nod

move to corner

where can see door

where can stay in shadows

see threats from here

she frowns

"No," she says. "Here."

pats space beside her

cannot

must not

am not worthy

"Please?"

one word

one word breaks all resistance

move carefully to bed

pause at the edge

rest metal claws on edge

they tear the blanket

fluffy feathers puff up

i jerk away

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