Chapter 54
Ruby woke stiff and tired. The sunlight streamed through the linen curtains of the arched window. Her bed was an enormous four-poster, and she was wrapped in silk sheets that felt like water flowing over her skin.
It took her a moment to figure out where she was. Her head was foggy, and her muscles ached. Then last night’s rescue and escape from Midnight Castle came back to her.
Tyler.
He’d come with her. He’d helped release the howlers.
He’d kissed her.
Ruby stroked her lip in wonder. This was the first time she’d had a chance to think about that. It was the oddest feeling—a mix of being nervous, excited, embarrassed, and obsessed. It felt fragile and private, yet she wanted to tell everyone about it. At the same time, she was sure she’d shrivel in embarrassment if she ta
