Chapter 17

"Why is it so bright?" I mumbled, Apologizing, a voice responded, "Sorry about that." The person unwrapped themselves from my arms, lifted the blanket, and stood up from the bed. I assumed they went to adjust the curtains, as the room gradually dimmed.

As the person settled back onto the bed, the mattress dipped, and they pulled me closer, covering us both with the blanket. "Thanks for drawing the curtains." I drowsily said.

With a gentle kiss on my forehead, the person whispered, "You're welcome, princess."

Wait a minute, "princess." I'm on the verge of panicking, thinking there's a stranger in my bed, when the memories from the previous day come rushing back to me and I realize it's just Jason.

Still feeling sleepy, I settle back into the bed. I must have pulled away from Jason a little, because he responds by pulling me closer. I snuggle back into him, finding comfort in his embrace.

When I wake up later I'm alone in bed and Jason side is cold so it must have been a while since he