Maya jolted awake at 4 a.m. to find herself sleeping beside Natalia. Her mind was blank, and she couldn't recall how she ended up in this bed or the events of the previous night. It was until she took her drowsy self into the shower that reality began to sink in.
Now, her fears were consuming her. She had to face the aftermath, and she realized she hadn't slept at home, her stepfather hates when she does that. Oh God, she was going to receive the worst beating of her life.
Those anxious thoughts were quickly replaced by a warm glow fluttering in her heart as she recalled Dalton carrying her in his arms. The image was imprinted in her mind, and she couldn't help but grin like an idiot.
