*Jared*

I woke before the sun and pulled my arms from around Eliza. For a moment, I just watched her.

Her face was so soft and peaceful as she slept, hair curling around her soft features so perfectly. It was hard to pull away. I could have laid with her in my arms forever.

But Abe and I had a lot of work to do.

I kissed Eliza’s cheek and brushed my fingers lightly down her face.

She squirmed and turned away from me.

I smiled to ...