Chapter 25

DENVER

I kept my word.

I didn’t go anywhere but slept on the same bed with her for the first time.

Usually, whenever she sleeps off in my bed, I leave her alone and go out to sleep in the other empty rooms.

But last night was different; I promised to stay by her side till dawn. I’m about to slide down from the bed when my gaze lands on those colorful beige eyes of hers.

It’s so bright and shiny, like the sunlight from every dawn. She appears so free, as if last night wasn’t dreadful for her. For me too, because I fucking freaked out seeing her in that state.

“You slept here.” She blurts as if she’s been waiting for me to wake up so she can say the words.

I smile, having the urge to push her loose auburn hair behind her ears and maybe touch her face because I want to feel my hands on her tainted skin.

“ Shit! What happened to you?” She grabs my hand mid-air, staring at me in confusion. I guess she doesn’t remember; maybe she apparently couldn’t because my presence made her a lot better