Chapter 18

ACEIA'S POV

I stirred, feeling as if I'd been through a rough encounter. When I opened my eyes, a blush crept up my cheeks as I observed my tangled position with Hudson.

His arm encircled my waist, his head nestled in the curve of my neck, and one of his legs rested on my thighs. The pulsing presence of his manhood, fully awake and alert, left me acknowledging the existence of a morning erection. Good Lord.

While we'd shared a bed for three days now, waking up in this intimate manner was a first. Perhaps Hudson believed our relationship had improved, especially after he generously gave me ice cream the night before.

Admit it, you enjoy this. The little voice in my mind suggested.

Hudson groaned, tightening his embrace, and his lips found their way to my neck, causing a ticklish sensation.

A flutter danced in my chest when his hand slipped beneath my blouse, venturing toward my chest. I should have protested or raised my voice, but instead, I found myself strangely liking it, yearning f