Chapter 28

Michelle

I wake up in the middle of the night, nauseous and hungry all at the same damn time.

My period is super late, but I swear these are the weirdest symptoms ever. Never once have I had such sensitive nipples, not to mention having to pee all the goddamn time.

Do I have a urinary tract infection or something?

I blink in the dark. Maddox’s big arms are wrapped around me, and one of his heavy tree

legs rests over mine. How the heck did I manage to fall asleep like this? 1

Although it’s cute that Maddox is a complete teddy bear and can’t sleep without holding me, it’s annoying how I have to fight to break free from his arms and legs.

“Goddamn it, Maddox!” I curse in a whisper. “Release me!”

My giant lover doesn’t even react to me kicking his thighs. Even in his sleep, the guy is a massive asshole. He tries to keep me locked in his arms, but somehow, I wriggle free.

Not without panting, though. I’m sweating once I’m free and quickly get off the bed to ensure Maddox doesn’t trap me again.

dizzy and lost. But not without experiencing the whole world swaying briefly, though. Gosh, have I had too little water or

my deeds, and then, out of nowhere, I have to stand up and grip the basin. An intense, sudden urge to vomit has hit me, and I puke

leave the faucet running while wondering if I ate something weird.

think that, yet I can’t help

the worst thing ever. I’m only eighteen – I’m not mentally ready to

under my eyes and the cold sweat spreading over my skin. I’m hyperventilating and have no clue what

that I slept with Maddox? Some weeks? I can’t remember. Will the test even work? Should I see a doctor? God, what should I

and I have no

mother later today! We aren’t ready to have a baby! Maddox is in his what? His early twenties?! I haven’t even asked him for

Oh-my-god… I’m freaking out and should probably sit on the toilet seat. Yes, good idea, Michelle. Breathe, and try not to scream. Deep breaths. You got this. A knock on the door makes me nearly jump out of my skin. “Michelle,

can imagine him scratching the little hair over his abs. He sleeps with his t-shirt on, but I know they are there. The man is a work of art. “I’m

five for this special dinner. So we will have a small lunch before we go there… You had no other plans today, right?” He is so thoughtful. “I promised I would go with you to the dinner, and I will. I have to study later, but it can

in amusement. There is some laughter. “Shit, are we that couple already…”

can’t stay away

longer stop myself from smiling. “Is that a bad thing?” 1 “Honestly? I used to roll my eyes at the guys on the team who had relationships…” Maddox falls silent then, seeming to hesitate before continuing to speak. “But with

cheeks flush. “You’re

are-fuck, we are doing it already!” I burst out laughing. “Head to the gym,

ago…”

“Hey!”

or three

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