Damien Sterling suddenly rolled off Emma Hart when she stopped struggling, his arm still firmly wrapped around her.
With slightly hurried breaths, Damien commanded, "Sleep."
Emma was momentarily stunned. Had she heard him right? His actions confirmed that he didn't intend to go further.
Emma dared not move, calming her heartbeat and breathing to avoid provoking Damien's displeasure and stirring up more trouble.
She slept soundly through the night.
Waking up, Emma found herself and Damien still in the same position as the night before. The whole night?
She felt a slight repulsion as she gently removed Damien's arm. This slight movement disturbed him. Damien opened his sleepy eyes, glancing at his arm, seemingly aware of the same issue.
Without any lingering attachment, Damien got up and went to the bathroom.
The sound of the shower running filled the room. Damien deliberately turned on the cold water, letting it wash over his body.
