Chapter 27 She Slapped Me!

Chapter 27

She Slapped Me!

Jane’s POV

I clutched my boys tightly to my chest as Hunter tucked Ava into my arms. I adjusted their weight, carrying all three of them close; the moment I had them settled, Hunter lifted me into his arms.

Bearing the weight of all four of us as though it were nothing, he crouched amidst the rock fall and lifted the heavy stones, one by one, to pick a path out of them.

As the rocks above use seemed to move of their own accord – S and Carl’s work, no doubt – Hunter jumped up and out.

Moonlight spilled in, its silver light gilding the dark, craggy stones, and as we neared the top the sudden burst of its light blinded me.

We were out. We were free.

I swallowed hard. I could barely believe what we’d done down there. It felt unreal, as distant as a dream, and yet so palpable that I could still feel the hot flush of his breath upon my naked skin.

I shivered, pleasant tingles spreading down my back. But I couldn’t think about that now. I had my boys to think about