chapter 37

Ella Williamson...

I woke up early this morning, too excited to want to sleep in because of what Elijah said the previous night before he warped his arm around me.

I woke up with his arm still over my waist and my back still pressed to his firm chest.

I have to say, waking up in his arms was quite incredible. It made me realize how much I've started to hate waking up alone in bed.

I stayed still in his arms for a few minutes, just wondering how this man was able to fright me and make me feel like I was right where I belonged all at the same time.

The feeling felt toxic yet so... Addictive.

When I came back to my senses, I slowly tried to slide out of his grip, but a short silent gasp escaped my lips when I felt him tighten his arm.

Elijah pulled me even closer, leaving absolutely no scape between his body and mine.

My heart was pounding in my chest, and I was getting these stomach flipping feelings. I refused to acknowledge that they were butterflies.

My eyes slightly widened when I