Chapter 46: Escalating Tension

Eve hadn't opened her eyes yet. Her arms were still looped around my neck, her chest pressed tightly against my torso. If Eve woke up and found herself curled up in my arms like this, I wondered how she'd react. After all, I was the last person she wanted to be around right now, yet she had spent the whole night in my embrace. I carefully slid my hand away from Eve's waist. She shifted in her sleep, making me freeze. Once she settled down, I slowly eased my arm out. She latched on tight. If...