Chapter 39 | Enjoy It

Penelope

When I wake up, I’m cradled in Donovan’s arms. I don't remember him coming in here. The last thing I remember is Violet sitting at the end of the bed, assuring me that everything will be okay and reading a book while I fell asleep. I need to go to the restroom, but I don’t move, as I can hear Donovan's heavy breathing and I know how badly he needs his rest.

My eyes flicker around the room and I see sunshine peeking out from behind the curtains. It makes me wonder how long we’ve been sleeping for. Did we sleep for a couple of hours, or did we sleep through the night and it’s now the next morning?

A part of me wants to get up, take a shower, and get ready for the day, but I can’t bring myself to get out of Donovan’s strong arms.

My mind flickers back to our time in the woods.

That isn’t how I imagined my first time, but there’s no one else I would rather be with than Donovan.

The way his length felt inside of me, how he touched my body, and looked at me like a man lost in