Chapter 4Before I even opened my eyes, I knew Trey was gone, and the acute disappointment that lanced through me was enough to make me cry. But it lasted only a second, because before I could even really process the emotion, he was there, taking me into his arms.
“I’m sorry, sweetheart. I was just getting the lotion for your ass.”
“Oh.” I had to breathe and I buried my face against his neck so I could smell and feel him, needing the solid proof that he was actually here with me.
“My sweet cub,” he murmured, then kissed my temple. He rubbed my back until I calmed, then rolled me onto my stomach so he could tend to my ass. Judging by the sunlight creeping through the curtains, I hadn’t slept long. It had been early afternoon when he’d herded me home, and now it was only a few hours later.
