Trust: A Twisted Wolf Tale by Rene Folsom

Author:Rene Folsom [Folsom, Rene]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2015-01-18T00:00:00+00:00

The Light of Day

After a few blinks to clear the clouds away, my vision finally began to focus on my surroundings.

Books.

Thousands of books surrounded me on all sides.

Without meaning to, I’d apparently fallen asleep in Karoline’s bed. I stifled my gasp as I felt a pang of fear course through me, worried she’d be upset—pissed at me for overstaying my welcome in her sanctuary.

Sitting up, I was suddenly trapped by a vice circling my waist. It took a moment of rapid blinking for me to register what was holding me hostage.

There was Karoline… curled up against my side, her arm wrapped possessively around me, pinning me to the plush surface of the mattress like I was the only thing keeping her steady on this earth. Remaining still, I decided not to wake her, instead studying her face while she slumbered beside me.

Regardless of all the animalistic features, she was an amazingly beautiful creature. Beyond the thick coating of fur and snout-like nose, I saw a woman who was simply breathtaking.

For the first time in my life, I found someone who was truly beautiful to me.

I mulled over this revelation for a while, not daring to move an inch as I listened to her soft, even breaths. I never thought I could enjoy a girl clinging to me so tightly, memories of all the times Gabriella grabbed onto me springing to mind and the uncomfortableness that ensued each and every time. I feared never finding a girl I’d actually want to hug back, and yet… I couldn’t stop myself from pulling Karoline closer.

That was a mistake, because the second I shifted to pull her against me, her eyes snapped open. Freezing, I watched as she took in our situation, the gears in her wonderful head taking a second longer than usual to turn as the fog of sleep faded. Our eyes connected, and that was when I could have sworn I saw a blush underneath her fur.

She quickly pulled away, much to my disappointment. I fought off the frown that wanted to appear on my face as she stood from the bed and smoothed out the hair on top of her head.

She looked cute with bed head.

“Sorry,” she said quietly, turning away from me to hide her obvious embarrassment. The frown that fought for dominance quickly evaporated and was replaced by a humorous smile on my face.

“Don’t be,” I said, chuckling softly. “Can’t help what we do in our sleep.”

She gave me one of her patented sideways glances, watching me as I sat up in the bed and yawned.

“Sleep well?” she asked, trying to change the subject. I couldn’t stop the soft laugh that escaped me at her question.

“Yes, actually,” I replied honestly. “Best night’s rest I’ve had since I got here.”

This seemed to help ease her, and she visibly relaxed and turned to face me fully. “That’s good,” she said, seeming to mull over something. Then, she added, “It actually was for me as well.”

Surprised by this, I stared at her.

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