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He didn’t move for five more breaths and I almost turned to check and see if he was still there After aand the ht His arainst hiainst mine So maybe not just like at the hotel I shifted so that ood shoulder

"How’s your arm?"

"Good" I liked the way his voice rumbled out of his chest Carefully I slid my hand across his stomach He coveredjust fine

"Thank you"

"You don’t have to thank me, Ava You never have to thank me"

SOMETHING WAS BEEPING nearon the shelf above the bed

Owen

My eyes popped open like I’d been electrocuted He slid back into the bed and molded to my back, his arm around my waist

"Go back to sleep It’s still early" His whisper sent a thrill through my body

"What time is it?" I was scared to move I didn’t want hiroggy and I ser must’ve been an early riser"

"How’s your arm?"

"Stiff" Hm An honest answer I’d have to res

"Do you want htened around my midsection "I want you to stay where you are"

"It’ll only take a minute"

"I’m really okay" He lifted his head so he could look down at "

I let my eyes travel over his face "Any time"

His eyes dipped down to my mouth and I licked my lips This was the second time I’d woken up in this o noithout even a kiss