Chapter 17 A jackhammer .
There had to be a jackhammmer going at it in nie skull right now .
There was no other way to explain the thunderouache behind my kan the relentless ringing in my ears .
I shifted ever so slightly , and ummediate regret followed .
The pain wasnt contineil to just my head .
noa ihnmuch every inch of my body , making me feel as it blund been hit by a mek .
Just how many bottles of beer did I donen last night ? My memory show a complete blank after that cool grilled chicken and beer frut with Exr .
İ alistim tly remember finishing four boules of beer .
I was still young , for gooshiess sake ! Why was this hangoser trying to turn me into a haurian My eyes flustered open slowly .
This was defianely sinlike any hangover Lhad ever experienced .
My vision wayerril , and even the Lointest glimmer of light sens sharp lances of pain though my skull .
My bosly felt like it was wrigheid down by a ton of lead weights , and it took all of my effort to focus sus what I was looking at Gigt wonill have a tit when she found out how unsch beet Lallowed Eve to sweet talk ine into drinking so much for bud the club mendem from her .
When my vision finally decided to cooperate , I found myself staring at the spiral chandelier dripping down from the ceiling above me .
It took a few seconds for it to register- this wasnt my ceiling .
Lakins have a chandelier in my room , let alone one that twirled like a graceful dancer I bolted upright in a flash , momentarily forgetting the splating pain in my head .
But a pit of dread grew in my stomach when I realized that this wasnt my room .
This was Gigis house , and I hadnt the foggiest idea whose house it was .
My eyes darted around the rooms frantically , searching for anything familiar , anything that might jog a memory .
Bare walls with not a single picture hanging a dresser devoid of any personal clutter- everything looked sterile and impersisual .
The only thing that fell familiar was a Laint lingering went that sent tingles down my spine .
Oh boy , Imumbled , managing a peek under the covers .
Thankfully , at least I was still fully dresseil .
, this time .
My brain felt like scrambled eggs as I tried to piece together last night .
Laughter , clinking bottles , Exes devilish grin- those were the only clear bits .
But how did I end up here ! The sterile room felt increasingly oppressive , and the absence of personal touches made it even more unsettling Grunding he a zombie , I slid out from under the covers and climbed out of the boil feeling every bit of the aches that plagurid my body .
My stomach hirched with every sluky step I took towards the still drawn blink of the floor to ceiling window .
With a gentle pull , the blinds parted to reveal a breathtaking view of a serene lake , its surface stunnering isler the morning sun .
In different circumstances , I would have been captivated by the view , but seriously , who knew where here even was ! My entire body felt as if it had been hit by a truck , every inch of me throbbing with pain fracked my brain , trying to recall what had happened the previous night , What exactly happened last night ? Had I cursed myself to end up in a strangers bed every time I drank too much ? Because lets be honest , thats how I ended up with my amazing little dude .
Kottan , five years ago .
My stomach did a flip flop Roman .
Oh shit I mumbled , the words scraping like sandpaper against my parched throat , Panic surged through me .
I needed to call Eve and make sure Ronan was all right and not freaking out about his missing mom .
I frantically rummaged through the room , confirming my worst fear- no phone .
Great .
Just fantastic .
I startes towards one of the two doors in the room .
hoping for some clue about where I was .
Opening the first door , I found myself in a pristine bathroom .
I sighed in frustration , catching a glimpse of myself in the mirror 1 froze .
There was a gash at my temple , crudely treated but still sore .
No wonder my head felt like it was about to split open .
And then , my eyes travelled down my reflection and a cold sweat slicked my skin .
These werent my clothes .
This was a giant mans shirt .
An oversized shirt than swallowed me down to my knees .
A strangled groan escaped my lips as I slammed my palms against my throbbing forehead , Oh gosh , I slept with him .
And where the heck did he keep my cell phone ? This wasnt happening again .
Not another strangers beil , not another r memory blackout fuelled by cheap beer .
I gripped the edge of the sink , knuckles white , trying to quell the wave of nausea roiling in my stomach .
I couldnt tell if it was from the hangover or the fact that 1 had slept with a stranger agam Hut something didnt add up .
I drank at horse with Eve , so how on earth did I end up in this luxurious room that screamed money abore than it did personality ? Thavent been to mummy bosses in Creek Town , but I know the people there dont really concem themselves with such upušenice , they prefer a simple and laid back lifestyle .
If this is mideed a household in Creek Town , Rosa would have a held day proving to anyone who cared to listen how loose of a woman I way Taking a deep barathi .
I tried to force my scrambled bramt to cooperate .
Okay , Aria , calm down anil think .
What happened after having drinks and chucken with Love 1 grunted as the pain in my head increased with each attempt to think deeper .
I focused on my reflection in the mirror , staring intently at my l I vaguely remember ve telling me she was going down in the diner to meet up with sontesise .
Yes Lexclaimed , a fresh wave of pain erupting with the effort .
I went back to the room to shuwwer Do you alw always make a halst of talking to yourself in the bathom nurror ? A smooth , deep voice said in behind My hear jumped into overdrive .
I spin around , but my feet shipped on the bathroom tiles , the world ulting precariously , I shut my eyes , bracing for the embarrassment of falling in front of a man I planned to be mad at Hut before I could faceplant onto the pristine bathroom door , strong 201 PM ( Chapter 17 arms caught me .
We stood there for a beat , entangled in this bizarre bathroom tango .
My heart hammered a frantic rhythm against my ribs , a strange mis of fear and something else .
Something warm and pleasant fluttered in my chest .
Cracking open one eye .
I peeked up at the stranger holding me .
He looked oddly familiar , like a dream Lcouldnt quite grasps .
My eyes flew open wide , and a gasp escaped my lips .
The face staring back at me looked like that of a demi god .
His features were sculpted perfectly , a strong jawline shadowed by a dark stubble .
His slide of warm amber flecked with gold , held a spark that threatened to ignite the embers of the previous night , that is if there were any embers to begin with .
They crinkled at the corners as a slow smile spread across his face .

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Not quite perfect , a hint of a crooked tooth adding a touch et rogush charm but the smile held a warmth that strangely drew me in .
He smelled like something delicious , a mix of cedarwood and something embly masculine .
I wouldnt mind taking a bite out of it .
Gosh , I wanted to devour him .
Yum ! But I was given a reality check when he suddenly stood me upright , steadying me and breaking the jinx Uh : 1 croaked , fumbling to adjust my hair and the oversized shirt that clung to me .
Maybe , it helps me remember things .
Like how a complete stranger ended up holding me in his arms .
Squeezing my eyes shut , I forced my brain to refocus .
I needed to be thinking about my child and how I got here .
Not the delicious scent of the guy or how he might taste … in bed .
Thinking straight under his intense gaze was proving difficult .
Even harder when I suddenly became acutely aware that I was wearing nothing underneath his oversized shirt .
The fire and brimstone I had vowed to rain on whoever owned this luxurious prison seemed to have jumped out of the window, along with any shred of dignity I might have possessed .
Clamouring for something , anything , to say , I clutched the hem of the shirt .
Is this yours The question escaped before I could stop it .
He let out a low chuckle , the sound rich and warm .
I instantly flushed , realizing how foolish the question sounded .
Seriously ? That was the best I could muster ? Was that what I was supposed to be asking right now ? Of course , its mine .
Who else would it be ? he replied , his voice carrying a teasing lilt .
Who are you ? And how did I mean , what … did we … I stuttered , unable to form a coherent sentence .
For heavens sake , why did this man have this effect on me ? I seemed to have forgotten how to speak English just because he was within a few feet of me .
His smile widened , that infuriatingly arrogant quirk of his laps that seemed to mock my bewilderment .
He reached out placing his palm on my cheek .
My stomach turned to knots as his thumb brushed my hair back from my forehead so he could get a clearer view of my temple .
Then , he leaned down to my car .
Why on earth was I feeling like a giddy teenager ? No wonder I had followed him home .
Are you trying to ask me if we fucked last night ? he whispered in my ear , his breath warm against my neck .
I drank in his deep cedar scent , as his grip on my arm tightened slightly , and it seemed as if he was sniffing me .
Panic clawed at my throat , and my eyes widened .
Only werewolves sniff people like this .
Wait ! Am I in a dream ? He pulled away , putting some distance between us and leaving a cold emptiness where his touch had been .
The answer is no , we didnt he said .
His voice was now a deep rumble that sent shivers down my spine , a weird combination of attractive and terrifying I have a strict policy about not sleeping with unconscious women .
And frankly , youre not exactly my usual type .
I almost scoffed at his words .
The audacity ! If I wasnt his type , why the heck did he have me in his bed ! I couldnt even make sense of anything .
It was as if my lips were scaled with invisible duct tape , preventing me from saying everything on my mind .
This strange man had managed to terrify me , turn me on , and infuriate me in mere seconds , and all I could do was stand there , feeling utterly lost and bewildered , like a goldfish out of Water Shower , Change .
Breakfast in five , he commanded curtly , disappearing out the bathroom door before I could even blink .
The fog in my brain finally cleared .
I shook myself free of the daze , blinking twice to make sure I wasnt in some kind of trance .
Hey , you .
Wair there , will you ! I yelled , scrambling after him .
But I only caught a glimpse of his exiting back before the door slammed shut ,