*Eric*

I woke to Claire’s fingers playing on my chest. I ran my fingers through her hair, causing her to snuggle closer to me. I held her close for a moment. Unfortunately, we didn’t have ample time this morning. I ran my fingers over the naked skin of her back, feeling every scar that marked her. I was lost in my own thoughts about what she’d been through when I felt her head lift off my chest. She rested her chin on my chest, looking at me with still sleepy eyes. I ...