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.

lost. But not without experiencing the whole world swaying

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

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

think that, yet I can’t help the dread

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

sweat spreading over my skin. I’m hyperventilating and have no

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

have no clue how Maddox will react to this.

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

not to scream. Deep breaths. You got this. A knock on the

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

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 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

suddenly snorts in amusement. There is some laughter. “Shit, are we that couple already…” I bite back a smile, knowing what he means, yet feeling the urge to ask him just to make sure.”

one that can’t stay away

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 you… I don’t think I mind being one of

cheeks flush. “You’re

burst out laughing. “Head to the gym, and come back soon.” “I will. I’m just searching for my balls… I could have sworn they

ago…”

“Hey!”

back in about two or three hours. Go back to sleep once

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