Emily’s pov
When I woke up, my throat was sore and my limbs were stiff. There was something all around me… arms. A pair of big, strong, warm arms.
I moved my head, realizing it was resting on a chest, and peeked out of that warm cocoon. Xavier’s sweet smile welcomed me.
“Hey,” he smiled. “I swear I tried to move away, but you complained whenever I tried to, so...”
I nodded. “Thank you,” I murmured, detangling myself from his grip. Part of me – a big one, actually – begged for me to stay in that warm bubble just a little more, especially because I needed human touch and Xavier’s was the only one that didn’t make me flinch, but… there were boundaries between us. He was my friend and my Alpha, nothing more.
“What time is it?” I asked.
Xavier shrugged before checking his watch. “Eigh
