Aspen POV
My eyes flutter awake as I feel a hand on my head, gently massaging my scalp. Squinting up, I see Holden. I am lying against his bare chest as my leg is over his. How the.. I slip my leg from between his, but he stops me.
“Shhh..” Holden gently rubs my arm with his hand. “You’re okay.. You’re safe now. I took care of it.” His hand strokes my inner thighs as he pins my leg completely over his leg. I feel those lips of his plant themselves on my forehead. What is he talking about?
“Holden..” My throat feels like a lob is stuck in it. He sits up a bit with concern and turns to the side table to get a glass of water.
“You have a cold.” That rough voice of his sends this small vibration down my body. “Drink some water and get some more rest.” I do as he says and drink the glass
