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I shrug, wincing at the pain in my shoulder. “It all happened so fast. My first instinct was to protect Evander—he hasn’t shifted yet, so I figured he wouldn’t heal as quickly as me. By the time I thought to put a shield around myself, I had already hit my head and couldn’t summon the power to do it. I put everything I could into my attack and then everything went blank after that.”
“We caught the guys, thanks to you.” Stellan scoots closer to me. “My brother may not be old enough to shift yet, but he’s still supernatural. He heals quick. Next time, protect yourself.”
I nod, but I don’t say anything. If it came down to it, I’d still choose to protect my family before myself.
“What time is it?” I ask, noticing that it’s dark out the window.
“Just after eight,” he answers. “Are you hungry?”
I shake my head, my stomach churning at the mention of food. “No. I just want sleep.”
“Okay. I guess I’ll go so you can rest.” Stellan starts to push himself up.
I grab his hand to stop him. “Will you stay?”
“You want me to stay? Tonight? With you? In… your… bed?” His eyes widen.
My cheeks grow warm. “Please. I don’t want to be alone right now. I know we’re not…” I clear my throat, “uh,thereyet. I just…” I shake my head, letting go of his hand. “Never mind. You can go. I feel better now.”
“No, no. I’ll stay.” He lets out a long breath. “I don’t want you to be alone. I was going to sleep on the couch inthe sitting room so I could be closer to you in case you needed me.”
Stellan slides onto the bed, settling next to me. I move before I have time to think, resting my head against his chest. His arm goes around me and he pulls me closer. It’s so effortless it’s like we’ve alwaysbeen like this.
“You’re so warm.” I scoot over until my entire body is pressed against his. “I’ve been cold since I came here. Did you know they have the air conditioner set on sixty?”
He chuckles and the sound rumbles against my ear. “You know each room has its own thermostat controls, right?”
I try to lift my head, to get up and find the thermostat, but my head is too heavy. “I’ll be okay tonight. I’ll just steal your warmth.”
His chest rumbles again. “You’re cuddly when you’ve got a head injury.”
If I weren’t so tired, maybe I would feel embarrassed, but I’m enjoying this. Being wrapped in Stellan’s warmth is a comfort I didn’t expect.
I think I’m falling for my husband, which isn’t something I would’ve thought would happen. After our disaster of a wedding night and the few days that followed, I figured I’d be lucky if we even became friends. But what’s happening right now feels a lot more than friendship, even if we haven’t kissed yet.
Stellan brushes my hair away from my face and I sigh at the feel of his touch. “Wisteria?”
“Hmm?” I ask, not lifting my head.
“What color are your eyes right now?”
Slowly, I glance up at him, forcing my eyes open. “What?”
His grin widens, but he shakes his head. “Never mind.”
I should definitely question him, but my eyes are justtoo heavy and Stellan is too comfortable and warm. And even though I spent three hours passed out, I still can’t keep my eyes open. I drift off to sleep, feeling safe in my husband’s arms.
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Wisteria
Iwake up with my face pressed against a chest.
A verynakedchest.
“Good morning,” a much too cheerful voice says.
