Chapter 14: Leaving

I was awakened by the gleam of the sun as it peaked through the window. I blinked in an effort to clear my sight. My head hurts so much; it seemed like someone was bashing it.

The hangover sucks so badly.

I didn't move, but I could feel a strong arm around my midsection that seemed like it was made of steel. I grimaced, my senses were on high alert. I glanced to my left and my eyes widened at the sight of a sleeping man—of Traian. Then, as if by enchantment, every interaction I had with this man last night flooded back into my memory.

The anxiety faded, but a different emotion emerged. I stared at Traian for a while more. I dragged my gaze on his face from the sharp features of his jaw, nose, flawless skin, and long, thick eyelashes. Until my eyes landed on his soft lips that worked wonders on me last night. My heart fluttered, and the impulse to touch him raced through my body and thoughts. I felt a surge of contentment like this was so right, which only made me feel anxious. I wa