Chapter 116

Sloane

I wake up with a gasp, my heart racing as I spring up in the bed but before I can fully sit up, I feel a hand, warm, firm and gently pushing me back down. For a moment, I freeze, completely disoriented.

Where am I?

"Lie back," Hayes says softly. "Just relax." I obey without question, sinking back into the bed. My body feels heavy like it’s been anchored to the mattress, though I can’t remem