*Lucas*

I opened my eyes and immediately closed my arms around Sasha. It was so good to have her back in my arms. I felt at peace. I felt complete.

Her breathing was soft and warm, even. She was still asleep. I had no desire to wake her, so I held her in my arms and closed my eyes again, pretending to stay asleep.

She sighed and wiggled against me.

“Are you pretending to sleep?” she asked.

I chuckled and nodded. “I’m enjoying the ...