Chapter 24

Ariella's POV

When I woke up, I was already in a warm bed, with a cool, wet towel on my forehead.

Looking around, I realized I was in Matthew's bedroom.

I tried to sit up, supported by my arms, and saw him sitting not far away, dealing with some pack business.

I reached out to try to get the glass of water on the bedside table, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't reach it. Matthew came over and picked up the glass, bringing it to my lips.

"I can do it myself, thanks."

I took the glass from him and took a big sip of water, finally feeling a bit better.

"Do you always have to be so polite with me?" He said in a low voice, seemingly a bit angry.

I didn't know how to answer him. The next second, he took the glass from my hand and placed it back on the bedside table, then kissed me on the lips.

"I'm thirsty too." He looked at me, his eyes filled with desire.

I inhaled the pleasant scent of him, thinking about everything I had gone through today, and couldn't help but cry. He asked w