Darkness squeezes me as my vision swims. It’s almost like walking through a heavy fog, and it’s pulling me under. I can’t breathe. I can’t even think.

My body feels awkward and heavy. Any minute now, I should be hitting the floor.

But all I’m greeted with is warmth. Strong arms catch me before I hit the floor. My ear is pressed against him, allowing me to hear his deep, steady heartbeat. The scent of something that reminds me of cedar fills my nostrils. It feels too good.

Entirely too ...