23
Sienna was enveloped in warmth and safety. Jake’s strong arms were locked securely around her, protecting her from anything outside their blissful cocoon of solace.
Her eyelashes slowly opened and closed a few times as she emerged from a deep, dreamless sleep. For as much turmoil and life-altering danger as was currently hanging precariously over her head, she had slept miraculously well. She basked in the hazy, dull transition for a long moment before fully waking.
When her mind became fully alert, her entire body stiffened. The movement, or quite possibly the stress suddenly emanating from her in waves, made Jake’s even breathing stutter.
The last thing she remembered from the night before was that he had let her use the bathroom first. While he made use of the facilities, she had
