Chapter 53

Madison’s POV.

I was in a deep sleep; my phone was ringing nonstop, and I was too tired to reach it. I opened my eyes slowly, the room coming into focus around me. I was lying in a comfortable bed, and I could smell the fresh scent of clean linen. I blinked a few times, my mind trying to piece together where I was and how I had gotten there.

Gradually, the events of the previous night came back to me, and I remembered that I was staying at Tyler’s house. I tried to turn but his hands were wrapped around me; he held me tightly.

“Get off me, you jerk!”

Tyler was still sleepy.

“Keep your voice down; why are you always grumpy in the morning?”

He turned to the other side of the bed; he didn't even open his eyes; his eyes were still shut.

I sat up in bed, my head still a bit fuzzy from sleep. The room was bright, with sunlight pouring in through the window. I sat up in bed, stretching my arms over my head. I felt a bit disoriented, my brain still trying to shake off the last dregs of s