Chapter 34: END HIM

Xina couldn’t fathom how many sleepless nights Gary had endured, but at this moment, he resembled a dead log more than anything else. It was as if the weight of the world had finally lifted off his shoulders, allowing him to rest. The problem was, Gary had chosen to fall asleep on her lap, his strong arms wrapped tightly around her waist. He held her so securely that she couldn’t move him, and she couldn’t help but wonder if his shoulder didn’t ache from this awkward position. Three hours had passed with no sign of him waking, and Xina’s legs had gone numb from the pressure. She had tried pushing him away, but each time, Gary furrowed his brow in protest and held her even tighter. “I get that you’re handsome, and I’d love to watch your beautiful sleeping face all day, but can we please change positions?” Xina grumbled to herself, her voice filled with exasperation. “You’re cutting off the blood flow to my legs, and now they’re completely numb.” She poked his cheek playfully and tugg