Alexa’s eyes opened to darkness. It had only been a few
hours since she joined her husband in bed. Gavin’s smooth chest was beneath her
fingertips as he held her against him; his breathing slow and even. She smiled,
feeling his arm squeeze around her tighter. He always knew when she stirred.
Quietly, she pulled away from him. Dark eyes peered up at her
as she stood naked at the side of the bed. He leaned up for a moment, fully
alert but, barely awake. “You ok?” he mumbled, running a hand over his face.
“I’m fine.”
“I’ll be right back.” She touched his hand and his fingers
tangled with hers before she slipped away. The shirt on the floor was nearly
pushed beneath the bed and she grabbed it before walking away, pulling it on
just as she opened the door.
