Chapter 99: Deep Affection

"Alright, sweetheart. Whenever life throws you bad feelings, bring them to me. I'm your personal punching bag. Sleep now. When you wake, I'll still be right here." Liliana murmured something in her sleep, and Nixon Walker, finding her impossibly adorable, couldn't help but lean down and brush a kiss against her forehead. Disturbed, she let out a small, displeased "Hmph." Nixon quickly loosened his hold, and she settled again, her breathing evening out. She slept for a long, long time, nestled...