Chapter 67. Asleep or Awake?

Cecilia

I wake up abruptly in the middle of the night, trying to shift my position to find a bit more comfort in the adverse conditions. I am lying on the floor of Liam's room, and the need to adjust my body becomes inevitable. While searching for a more comfortable position, my knee collides with something solid and, at the same time, soft.

Still half-asleep, I force the movement and realize that I hit something that I quickly conclude is not a wall. My half-asleep mind tries to process the situation, and confusion deepens when I realize it's a body. A solid and soft body that shouldn't be there, on the floor of the room.

With a cautious movement, I sit up a bit, trying to understand the unexpected presence next to me. My eyes adjust to the darkness, and I realize it's Liam, lying beside me on the floor. The initial surprise gives way to a mix of emotions. A part of me questions why he chose this spot, on the floor beside me, when the bed is available. Another par