Chapter 43

I carefully set the alarm and then went to bed.

The following day, the loud ringing of the bell startled me, and I was just about to get up when I discovered an arm was resting on my waist. The sound of the bell also alarmed Elias, and he frowned; his eyes did not open, but he still clutched my waist like a big childish boy.

Elias's husky, lazy voice resounded. "What are you doing with your alarm set so early? Why don't you get some more sleep?"

Elias's presence surprised me. I haven't seen his face for many days, let alone cuddled and slept all night. This warm feeling makes me not want to get out of bed, and I want to crawl into his arms. But remembering Aliyah's fiery eyes, I immediately pushed that thought out of my head, and she would tear me to pieces if I did.

"Isn't it because of you? You have arranged for Aliyah to train me; why not inform me?" I puffed my cheeks; I've wanted to ask this question for a long time but never had the chance.

Elias lazily opened one eye at me; his