Chapter 407: I'm Fine!, Part 1

August 2018

I slept fitfully against Jax's shoulder most of the way home, but he never once complained. He'd simply shifted positions so I'd be more comfortable. My honeymoon had come to an abrupt end because my husband had been kidnapped by a sadistic vampire and his psychopathic "queen." How the hell did that happen? And how was I ever going to get him back?

My mind and body were zombie-like as we left the airport and climbed into Jax's car. I rested my head on the window and closed my eyes. The hum of the car's engine lulled me into a somewhat peaceful sleep. Every so often, Jax's voice would cut through my consciousness, but I couldn't make out what he was saying.

Eventually, the car stopped, and then I was in Jax's arms. He carried me inside, up the stairs, and gently laid me on the bed - the same bed I shared with Trent on our wedding night. The blankets were still disheveled and smelled like him. Sudden, intense heartache clawed at me.