NATALIE

I jerk awake when something touches my face. My whole body is aching like some horse has trampled over it.

“ Hey! ” His velvety voice falls on my ears.

His fingers glide over my cheek. I stare at the familiar ceiling of my room in his home.

Perhaps, I was dreaming. I never went out of here.

“ Babylove? ” He calls me out, soft and careful.

My gaze snaps to his face and calmness spreads throughout me.

“ Ryker. ” I choke.

“ I am here. ” He nods.

Screams ring in my ears, making me close my