Little Queen

35

This is completely not proof read, sorry.
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I drift from asleep to awake, wanting nothing more than to stay in that in-between. My body shifts up and down and I realize that I spent the entire night clutching Draven like a koala bear. We've shared the bed before and I know he doesn't mind me cuddling him because if he's there when I wake up I'm always wrapped in his arms.

Being on top of him isn't what makes me tense, the funny feeling in my stomach is. I've cuddled with Maxen, Gunner, and Ranger my entire life and I've never felt this weird pit in my stomach before. I breathe in a deep breath working up to opening my eyes.

When I finally look up at him his golden eyes are already canvassing my face.

"Morning little one," He says gently.

I smile, deciding to address my weird feelings later while Draven's working.

"Morning."

His big hands run from the back of my head all the way down to the curve where my bottom begins. I close my eyes again enjoying his caress. I'm just about asleep again when Draven sighs heavily.

"Little one we have to get up soon."

I scrunch my nose up feeling utterly exhausted and bury my face in his chest.

A breath of laughter flutters my hair making me groan.

"Just a few more minutes?"

His hand stops it journey down my back, twirling the ends of my long hair around his finger.

"A few more minutes, then I have a surprise for you."

It takes a moment for me to process his words and I peak up from his chest.

"A surprise?"

A small smile appears on Draven's face making me raise my eyebrows in response.

His fingers continue to twirl my hair around and around until I feel a slight tug at my scalp and he releases the dark strands.

"Yes little one, a surprise."

I hurry to get up but his thick arms lock around my waist and with a swift tug I collapse back onto his chest.

"Ah-ah," he tuts, "a few more minutes."

I breathe in to respond but the peace on his face keeps me from making any sound of protest. His eyes are closed and the very corner of his lip is turned up in a way that only happens when we're alone.

I sigh in defeat and snuggle back in, ready to wait for however long Draven needs. When he finally sighs it feels like both an eternity and mere seconds have passed.

"Okay little one, let's get some food in you and then I would like to speak with you in my office, yes?"

I nibble on the corner of my lip and nod. His eyebrow lifts in response waiting for me to correct myself.

"Sorry, yes sir."

"Good girl," he says pressing his lips to my forehead.

My heart flutters at his praise.

I sit with my feet tucked under me on the bed until Draven comes back out of the bathroom ready for the day.

He lets me swing our joined hands between us all the way to my room never even hinting at it being bothersome, even though I know Maxen hates when I do this with him in front of other famiglia members.
(Family)

I rush to get ready, eager to get to the conversation Draven wants to have. It must be serious if he wants to do it in his office.

I shower quickly and pull on a soft green skirt with daisies printed all over it and a cropped white polo. I twist my hair up in two little buns, leaving strands out to frame my face.