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.

to the toilet, a little bit dizzy and lost. But not without experiencing the whole world swaying briefly, though. Gosh, have I had too

I have to stand up and grip the basin. An intense, sudden urge to vomit has hit me, and I puke without

ate something weird. I’ve only slept with Maddox once, and this couldn’t possibly mean I’m

that, yet I can’t help the dread from washing

– I’m not mentally ready to become

over my skin. I’m hyperventilating and have no clue what to do. Do they sell pregnancy tests

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

shit yet, and I have no clue

mother later today! We aren’t ready to have a baby! Maddox is in his what?

Michelle. Breathe, and try not to scream. Deep breaths. You got this. A knock

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, and

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 go there… You had no other plans today, right?” He is so thoughtful. “I promised I would

couple already…” I bite back a smile, knowing what he means, yet feeling

one that can’t stay away

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

flush. “You’re

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

ago…”

“Hey!”

about two or three hours. Go back to sleep once you’re done in

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