Isaac stirred slowly, groaning as the pounding in his head dragged him back to consciousness. He winced, bringing a hand to his temple, eyes fluttering open. The room was bright, too bright and unfamiliar. A sharp, acidic taste coated his tongue.
Then he noticed it, a weight on his chest. He immediately looked down and froze.
Vera’s head rested against him, her arm draped over his bare torso. The sheets were pulled halfway down his body, and he was completely naked underneath.
At first he thought that he must be dreaming because it was the only way whatever this situation was could make sense to him but then the pounding headache wasn't easy to conceal and as he stared at her and the way her chest rose and fell as she breathed in her sleep he realized that this was not a drill.
He jolt
