Chapter Twenty-five

Thump Thump Thump

That was the first sound my brain adapted to. Then I felt hands around me. Someone was carrying me and I was resting my head on his chest. It was his heart that struggled to put me back to sleep.

I raised my head to look at the person carrying me which was not necessary since I already felt sparks from where he touched on my expose skin. I knew it was him even before I saw his face. I wrapped my hands around his neck to support myself but also enjoyed the feel of his body against mine. He dropped me gently on the bed afraid not to wake me but I didn't want to let go. I held him tightly. He tried to pry my hands off his neck.

" Alaia," he groaned.

" Stay please" I mumbled.

I remember waking up to his kisses the last time. I wanted him and though it seems to fast especially from someone that just ran out from a relationship. Literally.

He stopped struggling with me and I loosened my grip thinking he wanted to lie down but instead he stood up. I sat up rubbing the sl