Page 97 of Chaos
Why else would I dream about just that?
Chapter
Twenty-Five
MERRI
“Motherfucker!” I whisper-shouted into my dimly lit bedroom as I slammed my fists down onto the bedding. “Not again.”
I’d dreamwalked without even meaning to. There was no way to deny that was what happened. Not once I’d realized I was feeding from him. My talk with Grim must have planted the idea in my mind, and then my slutty subconscious sought out the first available target. Even in my sleep, I was dangerous to them.
The gray light of early morning crept through the crack between my curtains, confirming my decision to toss back the blankets and get my day started. No use attempting to go back to sleep—though it wasn’t like I could after the way I’d woken up. The way I was feeling right now, I’d never sleep again.
I shuffled over to the closet and grabbed a fluffy blue robe and some seriously ridiculous bunny slippers I’d found. I had no idea how they’d gotten there or who their original owner was, but they were comfy AF, and that’s really all I cared about right now.
Once I was bundled, I made my way down the stairs to the kitchen. Coffee was next on my must-haves list. Who was Ikidding? Coffee was always at the top of my morning list. The promise of a hot cup of liquid caffeine had my mouth watering before I walked into the empty kitchen.
“Annnd go,” I muttered, pressing the button to percolate. A few seconds of drumming my fingers and staring at the rich brown liquid dripping into the pot was all it took before I pulled my phone out. I scrolled mindlessly for a minute or two before opening up my messaging app.
Me:
You up?
My time zone math wasn’t great, but I figured it was no later than midnight for her, so the odds were in my favor.
Andi:
What do you think I am? A Golden Girl? Of fucking course I’m up.
Me:
Excuse me, the Golden Girls would be so mad at you for your ageist comment. Those ladies were always up eating cheesecake and talking about sex in the middle of the night, thankyouverymuch.
Andi:
I stand corrected. I’ve obviously missed my calling. Let me guilt purchase some kaftans and correct my mistake.
Me:
Thank you
I chuckled, already feeling better. Sometimes you just needed an early morning check-in with your bestie. It wasn’t like I couldtalk to her about my almost sex dreamwalk with Chaos, but I could remind myself there was more to my life than my out-of-control succubus power.
Andi:
Is the sun even up where you are? Tell me you spent the night partying and are just getting in.
Me:
Not quite. More like trouble sleeping.
Andi:
Borrring I’m revoking your Golden Girl card
Me:
Look who’s suddenly an expert
