Chapter 234

Stella I woke up with a sharp groan, instantly rolling to my side. My head was pounding, a deep, pulsing ache behind my eyes. I pushed myself upright on the unfamiliar mattress, wincing as pain shot through my back. A soft hiss slipped out before I could stop it. My whole body felt like it had been hit by a truck. Through the haze of half-sleep, I saw a guy lying next to me. Completely naked. His back was bare, muscles relaxed, chest rising slow and steady. My brain was blank, except for one loud, panicked thought. What the hell did I do ? A wave of nausea slammed into me. The whole room spun. I squeezed my eyes shut, trying to remember. Anything. Memories crashed in. His mouth on mine. His hands everywhere. His skin warm against me. My face went hot. Like fire spreading under my cheeks. Had I totally lost it ? I looked down. I was naked. Shaking. I ran my hands over my body. No stickiness. No heavy scent. Did he... clean me up ? Still shaking, I braced myself on the edge of the bed an