VESPER GREY LYSAN POV

He ended up holding me up while I brushed my teeth, his solid weight behind me burning my skin.

It was overwhelming. And why was he being so clingy all of a sudden?

I didn't even think he would be here when I woke up, and yet, he was, and with the look of things, he didn't plan on leaving anytime soon.

"You can let go now, I want to wash my face," I said, leaning forward.

He moved with me, his hands tightening around my waist and I froze as heat exploded across my ...