Chapter 18
WAKING UP IN TAVLOR’S arms was one of the most surreal moments of my life. And yet, it felt good. Right. Like this was where I belonged, where I was meant to be.
After sleeping alone my entire life—if I didn’t count the times my sisters had crawled into my bed when we were kids—it was strange to have someone next to me.
I pawed at my face, trying to wipe away any drool that had pooled on the corner of my mouth. I made a move and his grip on me tightened, as though he didn’t want me to leave.
It made me feel hot and cramped and so totally different! It wasn’t exactly a bad thing, but it wasn’t something I was used to.
Maybe I could run into the bathroom and at least brush my teeth so my breath wouldn’t smell.
“Where do you think you’re going?” he asked, his voice filled wit
