Maddie’s POVThe heavy, rhythmic sound of Silas’s breathing was the first thing I felt as consciousness clawed its way back. My body felt heavy, bruised in that deep, satisfying way that only came after a night of total surrender. I shifted, my skin sticking slightly to the sheets, and felt Silas’s arm draped possessively over my waist. His warmth was a tether, keeping me grounded.I blinked, looking toward the door. Jax was there, but he wasn't coming toward the bed. He was fully dressed, his leather jacket creaking as he pulled his gloves on. He was moving toward the hallway, his posture stiff, his eyes fixed forward."Jax?" I croaked, my voice sounding like I’d swallowed glass.He stopped, his hand on the doorframe, but he didn’t turn around. "Wait," I said, struggling to sit up against the headboard. Silas groaned in his sleep, his hand twitching against my hip, but he didn't wake. I reached out a hand toward Jax, my fingers trembling. "Jax, I need to—about last night, and the wa
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