Even though Nina was startled, she ended up falling asleep. The exhaustion from the sleepless nights was greater than the discomfort she felt inside the car. She slept through the rest of the journey. When he parked the truck, Henrique noticed that Nina had not yet awakened from her deep sleep. At first, he thought about waking her up, then he remembered that his petite wife could very well be carried in his arms. After all, it was a tradition. He unbuckled the seat-belt that held her, and to do so, he had to lean over her; her scent intoxicated him, it was sweet, and her hair brushed against his ear. Henrique realized that having her at home would be a temptation. All his self-control, built with much effort, would be put to the test.
Henrique picked her up in his arms; she was very pet
