Chapter 56. As You Wish

Ryder

I tried to open my eyes, but they were not cooperating, instead preferring to stay comfortably closed. But as I became more aware, I realized I wasn't comfortable, not really. My arms and legs were stiff and decidedly uncomfortable. My head also felt stiff.

What the hell happened to me?

I'd had hangovers before but this didn't feel the same. Something was wrong, off somehow.

I let out a low groan as I forced one eyelid open and peered around. I didn't recognize the plush neutral colored couch I was currently seated on or the large bed in the center of the space. It had a blue duvet and a pile of pillows in varying shades of aqua, green and blue. Nothing was familiar, but I knew one thing for sure, this wasn't my room.

So where was I?

Quite abruptly, I was wide awake, adrenaline coursing through my veins when I realized I wasn't alone. That bastard vampire sat across from me!

He smiled, clearly pleased with himself. His smug expression