Part 16

Haisley felt her bed shake.

"Earthquake?" she asked, startled. Her eyes widened in panic. But as she tried to get up, intending to save herself, she felt her body being held by something hard but warm. Yes, Nathan's arms were wrapped around her tightly, almost crushing her. His body heat penetrated the thin clothes Haisley was wearing.

It wasn't an earthquake; it was the vibrations caused by Nathan shivering in his sleep.

Both their bodies were still covered by the thick blanket, almost up to their chins. And what surprised Haisley afterward was realizing that Nathan had now undressed, and his hair looked damp. But clearly, the dampness was not due to sweat. "Did Nathan take a shower while I was asleep?" she wondered silently.

Very slowly, Haisley moved Nathan's arm away from her abdomen and got up from the bed. Her knees felt weak. After the pleasant dream she had just experienced, for some reason, her body felt tired, and she also felt sore in a few places.

Haisley slapped her cheek