CHAPTER TWENTY THREE

My eyes opened with the feeling of my body trapped in a larger, warm body.

I looked up to Elias who was snoring a bit loud, habit that was new to me as my hand trailed on his face.

His face had a few wrinkles, proof his been an alcoholic but he was still as handsome as I remembered just rough around the edges.

I carefully escaped his arm not wanting to wake him up to increase the awkwardness between us.

Last night was something but I don't know if it healed or broke our relationship.

I knew my answer but I was scared to act on it because I don't want to be heartbroken again.

Elias was also clearly suffering because I took away his children, our seeds away from him and even if I wanted to forget him, I slept with him.

"It wasn't your fault that Felicia took advantage of you; I should have waited and listened to you then maybe, maybe..." I paused my soft whisper an