Elena POV
When I woke up, the first thing I noticed was the softness of my bed beneath me, the familiar warmth of my blanket wrapped around me. For a moment, I couldn’t remember how I got here. The last thing I recalled was the cool night air, the feel of the grass against my skin, and Ryder’s touch—gentle but electrifying.
Ryder. The memories of what happened between us came rushing back, and my cheeks immediately flushed. I never imagined things would go the way they did. It was all so intense, so raw. And then, after he had made me happy… I fell asleep. Embarrassment hit me hard, and I groaned softly, burying my face in my pillow. How could I have dozed off at such a heated moment? Ryder must’ve thought I was ridiculous.
But as I lay there, trying to shake off the embarrassment, I no
