Jade’s pov:

Coming to the feeling of sweet pleasurable tingling making me feel alive, I opened my eyes groggily. I was no train wreck but I didn’t exactly feel okay either. I felt drained, and lifting up a hand felt like a real chore.

Alex was tracing patterns with his thumb across the back of my right hand, and I reveled in the feeling.

“Slept well, love?” He asked, a hint of teasing in his voice, though his concern was obvious.

I let out a noncommittal Hmm in the back ...