As she began to stir, he dropped his gaze down towards her to watch as she woke up. He watched her as she sat up and glanced at the clock. Now that he wasn't being laid on, he moved to sit up as well, stretching some and shrugging as if it didn't bother him that someone had walked in on them. "It was just Marie. She probably came in to check on me because I hadn't shown up for breakfast as I usually do. Since I don't sleep a lot, I'm at every meal."<br/><br/>He glanced at her, smiling at her apology and shook his head. "Don't sweat it. Honestly, I think I slept so good because you were there and because of what you did. I appreciate it, thank you." At her offer to clear things up, he shrugged again, not really caring if his pack wanted to gossip. "I don't mind if they gossip. We know the truth, so it doesn't really bother me. But if it bothers you, I would go find Marie before she gets to the other older members of the pack. She'll probably be heading to the kitchen. She and the older women like to cook in there and they should be preparing to cook lunch for the pack."<br/><br/>Darius looked at her, hazel eyes focusing on her as he offered her another smile. "You're welcome to join me in my room whenever you want. For sleeping, I mean. The bed is definitely big enough for two and I don't mind." He then moved to get off of the bed, careful not to bump into her as he resumed stretching, trying to wake up. He felt good, though. Well rested. It had been the best sleep he had in a long time and he was grateful.