Chapter 33

August's POV

I was woken up by the sound of heavy rain pouring. I looked at Teresa and noticed how she was already deep in sleep.

After the conversation that took place, I decided to stay for supper just to be sure they were both okay. After eating, I was about to leave when she insisted I spend the night with her. At first, I really wanted to reject her offer, but then again, I didn't want her to wonder what was wrong, because there had never been a day I had refused such an offer. I agreed and went on to take a bath with her, making sure my eyes weren't on her body.

When it was time for bed, she tried to touch me, but I felt nothing again. I had to lie and tell her I was very tired and stressed out throughout the day to make her back away, which worked. We lay down and soon fell asleep in each other's arms until the sound of rain woke me up.

I yawned, then stood up carefully and went out of the bedroom to the kitchen to get a glass of water.

Once I had drunk the water, I walked back