Chapter 17: Don't Compare Them

Lea’s POV

I kept my eyes closed until my breathing gradually subsided. I was lying on the bed, without any covering under the blanket. Carter is lying beside me while planting feathery kisses on my shoulder. I turned my back on his chest so I could feel his warm body pressing against my back. I stayed still, tired of what we just did.

"What do you want to eat, hmm?" he whispered huskily. His hug tightened on me.

I sighed and opened my eyes.

"Anything."

He held my hand and lifted it up towards his lips. He sealed it with a little kiss. "Just don't go with Emery. I know you're tired. Let's just cuddle here."

"But I've already said yes to her. That is rude you know."

"I'll just tell her that you're tired." He intertwined our fingers and buried his face on my neck. “She would understand for sure.”

I really want to be with him. But with my body's state, I'd rather sleep. So I just agreed with Carter's wishes. I'm sore and weak. I’m not in the right disposition to do anything else. I just w