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.

without experiencing

of nowhere, I have to stand up and grip the basin. An intense, sudden urge to vomit

lot, and I leave the faucet running while wondering if I ate something weird. I’ve only

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

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

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

with Maddox? Some weeks? I can’t remember. Will

have no clue how Maddox will react

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

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, is everything okay

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,

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

can study together?” Maddox 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

one that can’t stay away from

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

cheeks flush. “You’re

you are.” “No, you are-fuck, we are doing it already!” I burst out laughing. “Head to the gym, and come

ago…”

“Hey!”

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