Chapter 185: Fantasy, Part 2

I awoke, gasping, covered in sweat. My heart was in my throat, and no matter how hard I tired, I couldn't draw a deep enough breath. I clawed at my neck and throat, desperate for air. My body tingled and throbbed with lingering need. My face felt like it was on fire, and my pulse pounded so hard I could taste it.

"Chloe, honey." Trent rubbed my back, his voice full of concern. "What's wrong? Are you okay?"

Finally, I managed to take a breath, and it was glorious and painful all at the same time. I inhaled several gulps of air, my heart slowly returning to a normal cadence. "I had a nightmare," I said.

"Want to talk about it?" He propped himself on his elbow, his hand continuing to rub soothing circles on my back.

"No."

That dream had been so vivid. So intense. I could feel Jax's lips on mine. His breath on my neck. His hands on my body. I rubbed my hands over my face and down my neck, my fingers trembling as they passed over the bite mark that wouldn't seem to go away.