Chapter 10

Shannon

I was woken up by the soft sunlight, the temperature and the humility of the room were just right, just as I was about to move, the feeling of a pair of arms around my waist shocked me. What happened yesterday rushing back to me...

The Moonhunter attacked us, and then he picked me, but he didn't force himself on me, I fell asleep in his arms. And as much as I hated to admit this, this was the best sleep I had since Kaia came into the picture.

Before that, I used to wake up in Terry's arms as well. The warmth radiated from Vernon's body brought back so many memories, but they were just memories now. Terry left with Kaia, he wouldn't come back for me, even if he did, I couldn't forgive him, or forget what he had done.

Vernon's cold cedar scent trickled to my nose, he was not up yet. I slowly and carefully turned around to face him, trying not to wake him up. I didn't know if he was a light sleeper or not, so I had to move very quietly, and one step at a time.

But finally, I turn