16Lake’s eyes opened slowly. He blinked at the harsh light in the room. He wanted to turn over in the bed, but something was in his way.
Though it hurt like hell to move any part of his body, he finally managed to turn his head. There was a cloud of black silk covering his shoulder. Had he gotten lucky with his goddess after all? If so, that would prove to Sugar his mojo was still working.
God, he had to quit drinking so he could enjoy these morning afters.
Wait though…
He hadn’t been drinking last night. He purposely hadn’t had anything at the big alien welcome party because he’d wanted Gina’s queen mother to think he was a sober and decent person.
But that was before he’d nearly choked to death and blacked out.
Lake tried to shake his head to jog his memory. He didn’t have any idea
