Creed's eyelids fluttered open slowly, his mind still hazy with sleep, his body feeling both relaxed and slightly drained.
A pleasant warmth surrounded him, and for a moment, he simply lay there, enjoying the lingering comfort of slumber.
His crystal-blue room, bathed in soft morning light, came into focus as he blinked away the last traces of grogginess.
But as he turned his head, his mind snapped to full awareness, because, unlike every other time he had woken up after one of their "feeding sessions," something was different.
Lilith and Tierra were still right there beside him, their naked forms draped over him like two very beautiful and affectionate octopuses.
His heart gave a startled jump. Normally, after feeding, the two of them would disappear into the magical tattoo on his chest, retreating to digest their meal in their strange, mystical way.
Yet here they were, still lying beside him, their breaths soft and steady, their skin glowing faintly with contentment.
