Chapter 272: Hurt (3)
After Rafael returned with food, Annalise laid on his bed to get some rest after a long eventful day. Rafael joined her in bed and laid with her as they did the night before. Annalise rested her head on his left arm while his right arm held her in place to lay close to him.
As it became late in the night and the corridors were empty because everyone had gone to bed, Annalise opened her eyes since it was her time to start moving around.
She couldn’t sleep when she knew her people had to have followed her back here. Before they could attempt to attack and take her home, she wanted to sneak out to have a word with them. Inform them of her plan to leave once she reunites with Thomas.
Annalise laid silent, listening to Rafael behind her. His warm breath was on her neck and she felt his chest rising and falling because of how close they were. He claimed to not need any rest, but as soon as he joined her in bed and she pretended to be asleep, Rafael fell into a deep slumber.
She started to think that he was lying about her sharing his bed did not make it easier for him to sleep. How could he think of anything else when she was in his arms?
Annalise carefully moved to place her hand over his so she could attempt to move his hand from holding her without waking him. Trying to move Rafael’s hand caused him to shift in his sleep and hold Annalise even tighter.
’Wonderful,’ Annalise thought, smacking her face with her hand.
She waited again and when it seemed like he was in deep sleep again, Annalise tried to move his hand once more.
"What are you doing, Annalise?" Rafael’s voice came from behind her. "Where are you trying to run off to?"