#Chapter 327: At Last

When I awaken, I’m cradled in the safety of Neil’s arms, my cheek to his chest with him carding his fingers through my hair. Lifting my head, he pauses, watching me as I take in our surroundings. This bed has gotten lower somehow or… wait… “We broke the bed,” I say, looking around. “Yes,” Neil replies simply. Not only have we broken box springs, sending the mattress crashing down to the ground, but the headboard was entirely knocked off its connectors and is buried half into the wall. I don’t even see the baseboard. “I may have gotten… overly enthusiastic,” Neil says shyly, glancing away. In a flash, his eyes are right back on me. “You aren’t hurt.” For his sake, I consider it. “No,” I say. “I feel great, actually.” Reaching up, I touch the new mark on the back of my neck. Satisfaction surges through me. I’m one more step to completing my bonds. “One left,” Neil says. He can’t seem to stop touching me, tracing his fingers down my arm to the elbow and back up to the should