Sleep with me

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

Hazel’s POV




Riven walked me back to the college library. My injuries had increased, so I was leaning on his arm for support. I felt a rush of warmth every time he touched me, and I knew I was attracted to him, despite my reservations. Despite the pain from my injuries, being close to him felt comforting and exciting at the same time.

"Riven, I can walk alone from here," I said as we walked back to the library. My injuries were making it hard for me to walk on my own, so I was leaning on his arm for support.

"It's very quiet here. I will walk you to your dorm," Riven said, looking around at the school. I nodded, not wanting to refuse his company.

We made our way to my empty dorm room, grateful that my roommate Hannah was not there. Riven looked around, his eyes landing on my stuffed animals and floral wallpaper.

"What a lovely room," he said, his voice dripping with mock sweetness.

"Thank you," I said, rolling my eyes. I knew he was teasing me, but I couldn't help but smile at his charm.

But then, to my surprise, Riven announced that he had decided to live at the college.

"Why?" I asked, confused.

"For my safety and protection," he said simply. "There are so many people looking for me outside, and I need to wait for Maximus to find the sword for me." He paused, then added, "And also because I want to learn more about this connection between our physical bodies. Why is it that when you're hurt, I'm also hurt?"

I was intrigued by his words, but also fearful. He was part of the Dragon Clan, I could get in a lot of trouble. No one could know about my attraction to someone from the Dragon Clan.

"Riven, I don't think it's a good idea for you to live at the university," I said, trying to convince him to change his mind. "It could be bad for me if anyone found out about us."

“I don’t care,” Riven said simply, his eyes locking onto mine.

"Please, Riven, don't do this," I begged, trying to prevent him from living at the university. "It could be bad for me if anyone found out about us."

But Riven didn't care. He didn't care what anyone else thought. It was frustrating, but also oddly attractive. He was so confident and unapologetic about his desires.

At that moment, I remembered that my roommate Hannah was going home for a few days, out of fear of the Dragon Clan.

"Riven, my roommate is going home for a few days," I said, trying to use this as an excuse for him not to stay with me. "She's afraid of the Dragon Clan, and she wouldn't want you here."

But Riven just shrugged, unaffected. It was clear that he was not going to be driven away. I was forced to host him helplessly, knowing that I couldn't possibly force an invincible magic dragon to leave. I was just a lower level healing witch, after all.

Riven began to comment on the plants in my room. I explained that I had an obnoxious amount of flowers because I enjoyed healing plants and watching the flowers bloom.

To my surprise, Riven smiled at this. I was confused, as I thought he found me annoying.

"I do find you annoying," Riven said, his smile never faltering. "But I also find you amusing and interesting. You have a passion for healing that is rare and admirable."

Did Riven just compliment me? I was so confused. And then, just when I thought things couldn't get any more confusing, he pushed me down.

"Riven, what are you doing?" I asked, trying to push him away.

"Relax," he said with a sly grin. "I just want to get to know you better."

I felt a shiver run down my spine as he pinned me to the bed. I tried to struggle, but his grip was too strong.

"I want to sleep with you," he said coolly. "And you cannot leave my side for even half a step."

I felt my heart racing, unsure of what to do.

"You should stop... We haven’t... I... I mean...I don't know if I'm ready for that," I said, my voice trembling.

Riven chuckled. "You'll never be ready if you keep hesitating like this."

He leaned in closer, his lips hovering over mine. I felt my heart pounding in my chest as he whispered in my ear.

"I promise, you won't regret it."

As I lay there in his arms, I couldn't help but feel a mix of fear and desire. Riven was so confident and commanding, and there was something thrilling about the way he was teasing me.

"You know you want it," he whispered into my ear, his warm breath sending goosebumps down my neck.

I blushed furiously and tried to push him away, but he only tightened his grip. "Don't be shy, my dear," he said, running his fingers through my hair. "I know you want me just as much as I want you."

"I can't do this," I said, trying to push him away.

"Can't do what?" Riven replied with a sly smile.

"This...this thing between us. It's not right."

"Who says it's not right?" Riven asked, leaning in closer.

"I just know it's not," I said, feeling my heart pounding in my chest.

Riven chuckled softly. "You know, you're really cute when you're nervous."

I blushed, feeling a mixture of attraction and frustration. Why did he have to be so charming and so infuriating at the same time? I wanted to protest, to tell him that I didn't want this kind of physical relationship, but my words caught in my throat. Riven was too overwhelming, too alluring, and I found myself giving in to his touch.

I felt my heart racing, unsure of what to do. Was he really serious? Was this just some kind of cruel joke?

I tried to protest, but he didn't seem to care.

He stared at me for a moment. Then he suddenly rolled over and just put one hand around me and hugged me tightly, uttered the order"sleep." and then he fell into a deep sleep.

Riven let me go, and I...I had to admit that I felt a pang of disappointment. I knew I shouldn't be getting involved with someone like him, but the pull was too strong to resist.

I felt so uncomfortable and exposed, blushing furiously. But despite my reservations, I couldn't help feeling drawn to Riven. His mysterious and brooding nature had always intrigued me, and now that he was showing me this vulnerable side of himself, I felt even more curious. I couldn't help but feel a bit relieved that nothing more had happened between us, but at the same time, I was left with a burning desire for something that I knew I couldn't have.

So I obediently stayed in bed, feeling awkward as I slept on my stomach on the desk. Riven was teasing me, and I couldn't help but feel a bit frustrated by his lack of explanation. Was this just a physical thing for him, or was there something more?

As I drifted off to sleep, I couldn't help but worry about Christain's safety. He was clearly going through something, and I wanted to help him in any way I could. I took out the Book of Fate and wrote his name on it, hoping that it would bring him some comfort.

Finally, when I learned that Christain was safe and the danger had passed, I felt a wave of relief wash over me. I was exhausted from the day's events, and I quickly fell asleep with the book still in my hand, my thoughts consumed by Riven and the confusing emotions he had stirred within me.