In an almost unconscious impulse, Thor pulled Celina toward him, pressing her body against his, as if only then could he breathe peacefully.

Celina woke up startled. She looked at him, confused, her eyes still heavy with sleep. Their faces were too close. The silence between them was too intense.

She opened her mouth to ask something.

"Thor?" Celina's voice came out low, hoarse from sleep and surprise.

Her eyes, still somewhat lost, found him in the dark. The room was quiet, but his presenc