Darcy
I opened my eyes to the new morning. I was lying with my back to Nathaniel’s chest while he was snoring softly into the back of my neck. My body felt a little sore from last night’s events. I couldn’t believe that just a few days ago, I was living a life of abuse, and now I was in the loving arms of a man I love.
I wiggled to free myself from his hold, but he tightened his hold on me with a soft growl. I couldn’t help but laugh. I needed to use the bathroom, so I patted his arm. “I need to get up,” I say out loud, but he is still snoring. I run my hand up and down his arms and watch goosebumps rise on his skin. He stirs behind me, and the snoring stops.
“What are you doing, Baby?” He whispers.
“Trying to get up,” I reply and try to move his arm again.
He holds me tight. “I don’
