Chapter Nine
Jade
When I opened my eyes, nothing more than a glimmer of light was coming through the sheer gray curtains. My mind was hazy with sleep, and I felt strangely warm and safe. As I came more fully awake, for a flash I was confused and almost scrambled out of bed. But then, I remembered where I was. I closed my eyes tightly again.
I was at the wedding with Walker, and we’d piled pillows between us last night. I was surprised I even remembered that because I’d let myself get tipsy, something I rarely did.
The pillows hadn’t done their job. I was pressed against Walker’s side where he lay on his back. His muscled arm was curled around me, his palm cupping my bottom. I even had one of my legs thrown over his. I was as closely tangled up with him as I could possibly be.
Once my
