Chapter 39

Carter

I snuck a glance at the woman on my bed one last time. I guess it was true that the statement, “she slept like a baby”, because right now, I wasn't sure I'd seen Willow more at peace than now. With the side of her face pressed gently against the pillow, and the way her hair spread out around her like waves from the ocean, she could easily pass as a goddess who'd decided to take a rest from the duties of the day. Like this, she could easily enter into a contest with the goddess of beauty, and still come out as the winner.

I took another glance at her, before coming out of the room and shutting the door behind me.

“Is she okay now?” I had barely taken one step before someone's voice reached my ears. My heart leapt into my throat, but I did a good job hiding it. “ Shit, did I scare you?”

“Maybe a little heads-up would be nice, Colin.” I snorted. “Did they not teach you not to sneak up on someone?”

“I didn't sneak up on you.” Colin retorted. I threw him another glare, before