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ASTRID

I had been so tired that I didn’t know when I had fallen asleep in Justin’s arms.

This was the second time this was happening.

I let out a sigh as I lay there, my mind whirling with thoughts. I was still groggy but I was aware of Justin beside me, his warmth pressed against me.

This was what I was scared of, I had promised myself that something like this was never going to happen again but look at me here again tangled up with him and sleeping in his arms.

I didn't now what came over me, maybe it was the feeling of leaving and never returning or maybe it was because of the bond but I could not believe I had just given myself to him just like that.

I turned towards him, careful not to disturb him so he wouldn’t wake up, and stared at his face. Even while sleeping, he looked… innocent, peaceful which was a contrast to everything I was feeling at the moment. I felt my heart pull at how happy he looked even in his sleep.

Was this how it was with Audrey? Had it always been lik