Chapter 236

(Lizzie POV)

I have just finished having my bath and I got back into the bedroom; Holden had to be awake by now. He's been sleeping since morning. I looked down at my watch and was surprised to see it was 9:30. I walked to the bedroom and peeked through the doorway. Oh my God, he still hadn't moved an inch since I left for the gym. Obviously, all of this sex was affecting both of us, but in different ways. Regardless, it was time for grumpy-bear to wake up.

I removed my running shoes and slid into bed beside him. In his sleep, he pulled me closer and then started to wake up.

"Good morning," I said, smiling.

"Good morning," he said groggily, "what time is it?"

"Time for someone to get his ass out of bed," I said, laughing.

He managed a slight smile, then closed his eyes again.

"It's 9:30, Holden."

"Okay, give me a minute."

He rubbed his eyes, finally starting to wake up in earnest.

I lay beside him, studying his facial f