Hailee's POV
Fuck!
My face burned with heat as I realized exactly what was pressing against me.
I panicked and quickly tried to shift away, but the sudden movement caused Nathan to stir.
Crap.
I froze… and then did the only thing I could think of.
I stayed perfectly still and pretended I was just moving in my sleep.
I heard a low curse.
"Shit," he muttered under his breath.
I kept my breathing soft and even, trying my best to stay still. My heart, though, was pounding wildly.
He was awake.
And he definitely noticed his arousal.
I expected him to move away… maybe get up and leave. But he didn't.
Rather, I felt something on my face.
His fingers.
Soft. Barely brushing my cheek.
A gentle stroke—featherlight—as if he was scared I'd disappear if he touched me too hard.
"You look so beautiful like this," he whispered.
My breath hitched.