*Lucas*
I jerked awake and looked around the dark room. What time was it? How long had I been asleep? I reached for the clock next to the bed. It was late.
Dammit–I’d missed Sasha’s special party event. Xander had told me to be there. I was just so exhausted when I got back from the airport. I just wanted to rest my eyes for a few minutes.
Silently I cursed myself.
I heard a sniffle, and I froze.
Slowly, I turned on the bed and saw Sasha curled up next to me. She had her back to me and the covers trembled slightly.
“Sasha?” I reached for her.
She gasped and pulled away. “Oh, you’re awake.”
She didn’t sound all that happy. I flipped the bedside lamp on and took in her bleary eyes and tear-streaked face.
“What’s wrong?” I asked. I reached for her again.
Sasha pulled away from me and brushed my hand aside with a flick of her wrist. She propped herself up on the pillows and pulled the blanket tightly around her.