Chapter 39

ANIKA'S POV:

I lazily stretched my muscles and snuggled closer to the hard pillow I was hugging. I inhaled the sweet scent that was on that pillow. The scent was so delicious that it started tickling the insides of my stomach. It was really unusual as not even the aroma of my favorite food ever tickled the insides of my stomach. The pillow was hard but the fabric was so soft. I rubbed the tip of my nose with the pillow. Then I rubbed my right cheek with the pillow. It was so warm and smelled so good. I just could not help but snuggle even closer to the pillow and rub my cheek on it.

My body vibrated as the pillow released a low growl. That was when I opened my eyes. My heart started drumming inside my rib cage as I met the icey blue gaze. He was wide awake and he had a mischievous smirk on his face. As if taunting me or teasing me. Suddenly, my throat went dry and even my lips were dry. I licked my lips unconsciously while my gaze was locked with his. I gulped hard as I