Chapter 30: Tense
Orchid
I was lying on Orion’s chest, his hot skin and taut muscles under my cheek the palm of my hand. He was stroking my hair with one hand and my back with the other. Several of the night gowns he had gotten for me were backless and a bit sheer. My eyes fluttered closed. I was usually an insomniac but it was a struggle to stay awake when in Orion’s embrace. He made me feel complete and content though I loathed to admit it. I had to keep reminding myself how I had gotten here. Kidnapping. Was I really going to stay with him? I wanted to. I also wanted to sneak away to see my surprise but I was afraid he would think I was trying to escape if he noticed my absence. He was taking a long time to fall asleep.
“Aren’t you tired?” I whispered against his skin.
“Aren’t you?”
