Chapter 39. Shattered Secrets

BELLE

After spending a very steamy rest of the morning in bed, Grayson insisted that we get something to eat even though all I wanted to do was rest.

I was finally starting to feel like I had some of my energy back after being with Grayson for so long, but I was still extremely exhausted.

I guess being away from your other half for three months really could take it out of a person.

We were standing in front of the bathroom mirror, brushing our teeth, Grayson behind me with one arm wrapped around my waist.

He was being completely crazy with his constant need to be touching me or freaking licking—yes, licking—my mark. And as much as I would have never admitted it to him, I kind of loved it.

I needed his touch just as much as he needed to give it to me.

Once we were done with our teeth, I grabbed Grayson’s wrist and looked down at the watch on his wrist.

“I have two hours before my shift at the diner starts,” I told him. “I have to go bac