Chapter 29

AUDREY

It seemed that dawn had already arrived; I could hear the birds singing and a gleam that I can deduce is filtering through the curtains of the large window.

I slowly open my eyes, and as I do so completely, I remember where I am and where I slept. It couldn't be true; I couldn't have fallen asleep against his chest. I was supposed to have gotten up after he fell asleep, but I think I was the one who fell deeply asleep first.

It was... so relaxing to sleep in his arms that I didn't realize when I actually drifted off.

Oh God, no.

I turn abruptly in the bed, the sheets tangled from my waist down. I realize that my breasts and abdomen are exposed, covered only by the thin fabric of my nightgown that barely manages to conceal me.

I pull the white sheets to cover myself up to nearly my face and survey my surroundings. My left side of the mattress is empty; I touch the spot where Daniel was sleeping earlier, it's warm, indicating that he didn't get up long ago.

I remain in a daze for