Chapter 15 Territorial

I awoke feeling warm, and upon opening my eyes, I realized that Aaron was embracing me, and I was holding onto him. In the past, such a position would have been considered absurd, and he would have chastised me for crossing the line. I attempted to extricate myself, but even in his sleep, he remained strong, and my efforts were in vain. He had finally noticed my attempts to move. "What time is it?" It was late in the morning, and I was planning to inform Shaun that I couldn't make it to the hospital today and needed to reschedule. I was worried that Aaron might wake up while I was texting. Fortunately, he was still in deep slumber. Shaun responded promptly after I sent the message. "Okay. Remember to monitor your condition closely. Let me know if you don't feel well." I wondered if he had full confidence in me or if he was simply confident in his medical skills. Regardless, I had to do my best to extend my life a bit longer. "Who are you texting?" Aaron's voice suddenly interr