The late morning sunlight streaming through the thick curtains into the luxurious, spacious bedroom did nothing to chase away the chill gripping the heart of the person lying in bed.
"Mmm..."
Melda groaned softly in her throat, her heavy eyelids slowly fluttering open. The first sensation that overwhelmed her was the throbbing pain coursing through her body, as if she had just emerged from a fierce battle. Her fair skin was covered with kiss marks and bruises, especially her lower body, which was so sore she could barely move her legs. The fever from the incident in the parking lot last night was taking a heavy toll on her.
A cool touch on her sweat-dampened forehead made her start slightly.
"You're burning up."
A familiar deep voice sounded above her head. Melda tried to focus her vi
