Chapter Twenty Two

Sienna

I was startled awake by a loud and gruff voice. My eyes flickered open and landed on an amused Gabriel who was staring down at me. I let out a yawn and stretched out my arms. I noticed I couldn't move so I looked down at Eric's strong arm which was wrapped all around my waist, entrapping me in their warmth. But I didn't feel trapped, not in the slightest.

It was quite ironic that the man I once hated was now sharing a bed with me. Actually, I never hated him. I just hated the marriage. But now I didn't even feel awkward or uncomfortable either.

"What the fuck do you want?" I groaned at Gabriel as I shook Eric's arm off me and sat upright, now knowing why Gabriel was grinning at me. I rubbed my eyes, and my hair fell to my back in an unruly manner.

"You will be late for the ball," he informed me. He was really lucky that I liked him.

I groaned as I ran a hand down my face. "I don't give a shit. It has always been my intention to be late." I smirked.

Gabriel shook his head and l