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.

somehow make it to the toilet, a little bit dizzy and lost. But not without experiencing the

I have to stand up and grip the basin. An intense, sudden urge to vomit has hit me, and I

it isn’t a lot, and I leave the faucet running while wondering if I ate something weird. I’ve only slept with Maddox once, and this couldn’t possibly mean

can’t help the dread from washing up

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

my skin. I’m hyperventilating and have

it that I slept with Maddox? Some weeks? I can’t remember. Will the test even work? Should I see

have

today! We aren’t ready to have a baby! Maddox is

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, is everything okay

lying, but I don’t know what to do. Guilt is already eating me up alive. It feels like I’m digging my own grave. “Okay…” Maddox yawns. I 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 heading out. Going to run to the gym, work out for like, two hours,

I’m. A. Disgusting. Creature. “Alright… Just head back to sleep after you’re done in there,” there is another long yawn.” My mom doesn’t expect us to show up until five for this special dinner. So we will have a small lunch before we

already…” I

can’t stay

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 you…

cheeks flush.

it already!” I burst out laughing. “Head to the gym, and come back soon.” “I

ago…”

“Hey!”

two or three hours. Go back to sleep once

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