Chapter 34

My eyes were teased open by bright sunlight. When I opened them, I groaned, feeling groggy and disoriented. I snuggled into the warm skin beneath m--

I shot up, staring down at piercing grey eyes, my hand flying to my gaping mouth. In a split second I scrambled away from him, landing on my feet. I instantly put some space between us.

Eyes wide, I stared at him, waiting for him to castigate me.

His husky morning voice wafted through my ears as he said, "At least someone had a good night sleep."

Taming my disorderly hair, I stuttered, "Y-yeah, well I--"

His eyes flashed yellow, his tone dropping to dangerous notes. "Don't...try that again next time."

My mouth opened and closed. "It wasn't like y--"

"Don't," he grated out. "I could have hurt you."

Startled at the concern in his voice, I fell qui