If Aurora had known that accepting the Snow Lion's mark meant she wouldn't be allowed to sleep for the entire night, she might have seriously reconsidered the timing.
The gentle, patient male who had carefully asked before marking her had disappeared not long after the bond was complete. What followed had left her completely exhausted, thoroughly loved, and sore enough to regret every step she took the next morning.
By the time dawn arrived, she had barely managed two hours of sleep before dragging herself into the warm water filling the bathtub, where she remained for nearly another hour, letting the warm water soothe her aching muscles. But even after that, the heaviness clinging to her body refused to fade.
Left with no other choice, she mentally called for Navi and activated every physical booster she currently possessed - stamina, strength, and agility. The familiar warmth spread through her body as the enhancements took effect, easing the worst of the fatigue.
