Chapter 16
~Mia~
The strum of guitar strings came to me in a hazy, dream-like state that I struggled to end. When I finally won the battle, I blinked my eyes open. The cabin was silent, and the bedroom was dark except for the c***k in the doorway. A golden beam of light lit it up.
The distinct scent of basil and oregano filled my nose. It made my belly churn and gurgle. I hadn’t eaten dinner. From the delicious aroma filtering into the bedroom, I assumed Ayden was making it, or he’d finished.
Glancing at the digital clock on the nightstand, a twinge of panic hit me when I realized it was after seven. I hadn’t meant to sleep this long. Guess I was more tired than I thought. If I didn’t get up now, I’d never go back to sleep this evening.
Once I made the bed and used the bathroom, I tur
