MAYA
I woke to aches in every muscle, like I’d been thrown down a flight of stairs. The scent of cedar and Xander hit me first. I slowly opened my eyes. My vision was blurry, but then I recognized the silk sheets, and then my eyes caught sight of him sitting on the edge of the bed, watching me with those worried but strange eyes.
I jerked upright, which made my head spin, but he was there in an instant. His hands were gentle as he stuffed pillows behind my back.
“Easy,” he murmured. “I was scared I hit you too hard. How’re you feeling now?”
I flinched away from his touch. “What the hell did you do to me?”
He raised his hands in defense. “Nothing harmful. I just put you to sleep. I didn’t want you running while you were angry.” He stopped, letting out a low breath, and then continued i
