Shyla POV:
My first thought when I woke up the next day was that I couldn't believe I had slept in the same bed as Kellen Clarke; my second thought was that I couldn’t believe how natural it felt; it was the most comfortable sleep of my life. I hated the undeniable longing I felt when I rolled over to the cold, empty side of the bed where Kellen had slept. His intoxicating scent still lingered in the air, whispering of moments just passed, making it painfully clear that I had just missed him. Frustration surged through me as I grappled with how deeply I was falling for him, a feeling I still denied despite the ache in my heart from his absence. I recalled the sweet memories from last night when he cared for my wounds. He was so gentle, and he didn't seem to react at all to my blood, not l
