Avery's POV
I woke up feeling heavy warmth across my legs and the soft sound of someone breathing steadily nearby. As my mind cleared, a horrible realization struck—I wasn’t alone in bed.
Peeking down, my worst fears were confirmed. My leg was sprawled over Aidan’s waist.
I froze, heat rushing to my face as I stared at him. His silver eyes were closed, his face relaxed, and his hair slightly messy, making him look far too peaceful. The barrier of pillows I had painstakingly constructed the night before was gone, scattered around the bed.
How had this happened? I had been so determined to keep my distance. My stomach churned at the thought of Aidan waking up and seeing this. He’d never let me live it down.
Carefully, I lifted my leg, moving inch by inch, my breaths shallow. The floor f
