chapter 17

Chapter 17

Jessica's POV

I woke up in the middle of the night with a throat as dry as the Sahara desert.scratching the dry skin at the back of my throat.

How long was I out for?

As I step out of the bed, a stinging pain shoots from heel to toe. The slight burn and intense sting let me know that I definitely have blisters.

"Dang it, Jessica. You know you have sensitive skin." I sigh, talking to myself.

A knock at my door almost makes me jump out of my skin.

"Come in.” I say with a racing heart. "I'm sorry I scared you, baby. I just wanted to check on you."Jacob says,walking in.

“My feet really hurt." I wince as my toes twitch from beneath me.

"Come here, baby. Let me see.” He holds out his hand.

As soon as I take it, he walks to me and lifts me into his arms. I can't complain because I really don't want to walk. If these blisters pop, I'll die.

"Do you never sleep?” I ask as he walks me into the kitchen.

"No, baby. We don't sleep.” He chuckles as he sits me on the counter ne