Chapter 40

• *Vivienne*
• As I slowly surfaced from the depths of sleep, the soft rustling of fabric was what gradually pulled me from my dreams. My senses stirred, and I blinked against the gentle morning light flooding the room.
• A small smile pulled at my lips as delicious memories from last night drifted lazily through my mind. I recalled waiting for Liam but later ended up falling asleep before he could get back. He must have carried me to his room because I was currently lying in his bed.