Astrid said while still processing the shock and panic of being caught red-handed. "You... you were awake this whole time?!"
Jax said casually. "Of course. And why wouldn't I be? I'm not fool enough to fall asleep next to a goofball who could end my life in my sleep. Or..."
The grin appeared. "Or do some dirty things to me. Which, by the way, you were already getting started with."
Astrid sat up on the bed instantly and launched into her defense. "Hey! It's not what you think! I was feeling sleepy and that's the only reason I hopped on the bed!"
Jax looked at her with suspicious eyes. "Then care to explain why I was wrapped in your arms?"
Astrid fired back without a millisecond of hesitation. "Because I can't sleep without cuddling my plushie. And in his absence, I gave you the honor of being his replacement."
Then she switched. From culprit to accuser in under a heartbeat. "Is there a problem with that? Or are you forgetting your duties as my slave?"
