Ruined Wolfsbane (Wolves Hollow University Book 1) by E. L. Finley

Author:E. L. Finley [Finley, E. L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Foxtrot Writing LLC
Published: 2024-06-29T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 20

BRIAR

“Time to wake up, baby girl. Dinner’s in a few minutes,” a growly voice rumbles in my ear. A warm hand softly strokes the side of my face. I lean into the touch for a moment before fully waking up. Usually, I startle awake at the sound of anyone near me, but this voice makes me feel… safe. I take my time opening my eyes.

When I blink my eyes open, I see I’m lying on a pair of black trouser-clad thighs. I bolt upright, not remembering falling asleep on anyone. The last I remember, I was just next to Malachi, not on top of him. I bite back a groan at the stabbing pain in my side at the sudden movement.

Turning to look over my shoulder, I come face-to-face with Malachi. His mouth is tipped up in a small grin. But his eyes are creased with worry, like he can’t decide whether to be amused or concerned. “You okay?” he asks me gently, like I’m a wild animal he’s scared of spooking.

I barely manage to hold back my eye roll at him treating me like I’m fragile. Just because he now knows what Patrick does doesn’t mean I need kid gloves. I’m the same Briar I’ve always been.

“Yeah.” My voice is rough with sleep. Realizing I should probably get off his lap, I place a hand between his legs to push myself up. I’m careful not to touch any part of his lap as I do so. He probably wouldn’t appreciate a fist to the groin.

Facing forward, I’m startled to see my feet are in Xander’s lap. One of his hands is resting on my ankle. His thumb is rubbing small circles over my sock. He’s staring at me unblinkingly. I freeze, wondering what alternate universe I woke up in that Xander let me nap partially on his lap and is touching me willingly.

“Um, hi?” I half say and half question, dazed by Xander’s proximity.

“Sleep well?” he asks with a tilt of his head. At the reminder of sleeping, I realize I’m still on both of their laps.

“Yep,” I chirp as I try to scramble off both him and Malachi without accidentally squishing anyone’s dick.

With my usual grace, I end up rolling off the couch and falling to the navy rug covering the hardwood floors. The short fall knocks the breath out of me and jostles my broken ribs. With the cushioning of the rug, I don’t think I reinjured anything.

After landing on my back, I stare at the ceiling for a second, wondering how I’ve survived this long being so clumsy. If Patrick doesn’t take me out, gravity might one of these days.

“Need a hand?” Bastian asks as his face appears above me. He looks like he’s trying to hold back a laugh at my expense.

Huffing, I nod and stretch up my hand. His calloused hand engulfs mine and hauls me to my feet effortlessly. Bastian pulls a little too hard, and I end up crashing into him. He puts both of his hands on my waist to steady me.

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