Chapter 23 - Margot
I listened for his heartbeat to slow down to the normal, pumping rhythm in his chest. I waited for his breathing to slow, for the heave of his chest to level back out. His arms were wrapped around me, but his grip relaxed as he drifted off to sleep.
After a few minutes, I carefully slid out of his arms and off the bed. He mumbled something in his sleep, seemed to reach for me, and rolled over onto his other side. I carefully stood up and walked away from the bed.
I grabbed my phone and checked the time. I only had a few minutes left to go to meet Axel. I texted him to let him know I was still coming.
On my way now. Finally got away.
I silenced my ringer and stuffed my phone in my pocket. I grabbed the key from the kitchen counter. Then, before walking out, I grabbe
