Noah

I woke up with a banging headache on the left side of my face. My eyelids fluttered open as I struggled to adjust to the light. There was a soft floral scent in the air, and my pillow felt extra soft this morning—almost like…

I raised my head so fast I gave myself whiplash. Groaning, I massaged my temples. My eyes widened when I glanced down at my bed. Someone was lying beside me. A woman. Not just any woman. Emma. My sister’s friend.

I jumped out of bed so quickly that she ...