#adias

You were running. Running so fast and hard that you didn't even see the beast launch themself at you from your side. Your body slams against a tree and a scream rips out of you. Teeth and claws rip at your pants and skin. You were so close to getting to your demon prince, the one they took from you. Every nerve in your body flares and you begin to thrash, kicking the beast in the face and then in the eye.

The beasts loud roar echoes through the forest. Even though your leg is in shreds, you force yourself to get to Adias. He was just at the edge of the forest floor, you can make it. You have to. When you reach out your hand for him, the world tilts and everything goes black.

You wake with a start and nearly headbutt Adias in the process. He holds your face in his hands, worry lacing each of his beautiful features. "You alright, pet? You were thrashing in your sleep," he smoothes your brow and kisses the top of your head.

The room is still spinning and each part of the nightmare is latched to your memory in a vice grip. You lean against him and hold him. His bare chest against your face with his heartbeat slowly steadying yours is everything you could have needed in this moment. "I'll be okay. Just a bad dream."

At your words, he pulls you closer and lays back down on the bed. You lay your head on his chest, still listening to his heartbeat like it's your lullaby. "Do you want to talk about it?" His voice is soft as his hand smoothes down your hair, making your eyes become heavy once more.