Ileana sighed dramatically, “Oh fiiine. I guess I’ll just have to settle for you then.” She didn’t look so unhappy at having to ‘settle’ at all, really. In this moment, she was very happy to be where she was.
When Cole relented, Ileana tried not to look so pleased with herself. “Good.” She said cheerfully, letting herself be pulled up to her feet. “I felt bad for hogging your bed last time.” She paused before she added as they walked back towards Cole’s bedroom, “Besides, I feel safer with you close by. Here’s hoping for no nightmares, right?”