Chapter 10 " You should sleep , " I murmured . He let out a low chuckle , slid in beside me , and wrapped an arm around my waist , careful not to press on the bruises . " Then I'm sleeping with you . " My body healed up little by little , but Clark still wouldn't let me leave . " Simon's locked up , yeah , but the Muttries are still out there . I'm not taking chancés . " His fingers skimmed over the faint scars on my wrist . His eyes darkened . I exhaled . " You gonna keep me locked in here forever ? " He dipped his head and bit my earlobe , voice dropping . " If I could , I'd keep you all to myself . " That surge of possessiveness had my heart thudding , but I couldn't resist poking at him . " Mr. Johnston , sounds like illegal confinement . " He laughed , threading his fingers through my hair , hand cradling my head as he kissed me . " Then sue me . " The kiss hit hard - like he was trying to steal every breath I had .