Chapter 37

I slid under the covers, the sheet covering me in its warmth. I waited, my heart still skittish in my chest. In my ears, the silence grew more pronounced. What was he doing? I could also hear his breathing on the line.

Unable to bear the suspense any longer, I ended the call and closed my eyes. Seconds, and I heard him open the door. My heart leaped in my chest as his footsteps approached.

Our eyes met, and I felt like a thousand unspoken words passed between us. He looked very handsome even in the dim light. His hair was tousled as if his fingers had been running through it. There was a slight furrow in his brow as he looked at me. I couldn’t read his expression. I just couldn’t read Jake at all. Despite the tension between us, I wanted to jump at him and kiss him deeply.

I held my breath, waiting for him to break the silence, to say something, anything that would bridge the gap between us.

Without a word, he climbed onto the bed and slid under the covers beside me. The warmth of his