Ava stirred. Her body was warm and relaxed. In fact she felt rather heavy and moving took effort. She blinked awake taking in the room. Something felt off. Had the position of the windows changed? It was difficult to tell with the long, heavy curtains.
But the bedspread was also different from what she remembered. She was positive her sheets were maroon but the ones she laid on now were black and gray. When did…wait…Her mind went blank before recent memories filled it like a tidal wave. Did they really?
She stiffened jerking fully awake. An arm around her waist tightened pulling her close against a firm chest. With a groan Silas stirred, “Sleep Ava. There’s no need to be awake now.”
“Silas?”
“Mhmm.” His breath warmed her ear as he kissed her and held her close. Her heart hammered in h
